Side-by-side

adj, noun

adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of multipurpose off-highway utility vehicle, with four wheels, resembling a golf cart.
  2. 2
    Ellipsis of side-by-side shotgun. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  3. 3
    Ellipsis of side-by-side rifle. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  4. 4
    Ellipsis of side-by-side smoothbore (“a side-by-side musket (unrifled) longarm”). abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Adjective
  1. 1
    Adjacent; juxtaposed. not-comparable

    "The cylinder banks are at 60 deg. with the cylinders staggered to allow for side-by-side connecting rods on each crank."

Synonyms

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abreastapproachingapproximatearm in armburningclose

Example

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"The committee called on all nations to work side-by-side to curb air pollution."

Etymology

From side + by + side.

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