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Definition of sideling in English: sideling(also sidelin, sidling) noun ˈsʌɪdlɪŋ Chiefly Scottish, Australian, and NZ. A slope or declivity, especially one with a track or road running transversely along its face.
adjective ˈsʌɪdlɪŋ 1Directed or moving sideways; sidelong, oblique. Of a look, glance, etc.: directed to the side or from the corner of the eye, especially furtively, or with suspicion or disapproval. 2Of the ground: inclining, sloping, steep; specifically (of a track or trail) sloping transversely, so that one side is higher than the other.
OriginMiddle English (in an earlier sense). From side + -ling<br>Middle English. From side + -ling. Definition of sideling in US English: sideling(also sidelin, sidling) nounˈsʌɪdlɪŋ Chiefly Scottish, Australian, and NZ. A slope or declivity, especially one with a track or road running transversely along its face.
adjectiveˈsʌɪdlɪŋ 1Directed or moving sideways; sidelong, oblique. Of a look, glance, etc.: directed to the side or from the corner of the eye, especially furtively, or with suspicion or disapproval. 2Of the ground: inclining, sloping, steep; specifically (of a track or trail) sloping transversely, so that one side is higher than the other.
OriginMiddle English (in an earlier sense). From side + -ling<br>Middle English. From side + -ling. |