slither vs toboggan

slither

verb
  • To slide 

  • To move about smoothly and from side to side. 

noun
  • A limestone rubble. 

  • A sliver. 

toboggan

verb
  • To slide down a hill on a toboggan or other object. 

  • To go downhill unstoppably until one reaches the bottom. 

  • To fly sharply downward so as to build up speed to facilitate in-flight refueling of a faster aircraft. 

noun
  • A long sled without runners, with the front end curled upwards, which may be pulled across snow by a cord or used to coast down hills. 

  • Something which, once it starts going (figuratively) downhill, is unstoppable until it reaches the bottom. 

  • A knit cap, designed to provide warmth in cold weather. 

  • A similar sled of wood, pulled by dogs, possibly with steel runners, made to transport cargo. 

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