English

A horned rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes), a type of sidewinder, in Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Noun

sidewinder ‎(plural sidewinders)

1. A North American rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes, that inhabits lowland deserts.
2. (slang) A person who is untrustworthy and dangerous.
3. (slang, dated) A heavy swinging blow from the side which disables an adversary.
4. (baseball, colloquial) A pitcher who throws sidearm.

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