slithering
adjectiveUK /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/
US /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/
Moving by sliding your body along the ground.
The slithering snake moved quietly through the grass.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Moving in a smooth, twisting way like a snake.
A slithering line of dancers wound across the stage.
3. Moving quietly and secretly so nobody notices.
He made a slithering exit from the meeting before anyone could ask questions.
4. The act of sliding or slipping along a surface.
The slithering of the rope against the rock made a soft hissing sound.