small horned rattlesnake of southwestern U.S., 1875, American English, from side (adj.) + agent noun of wind (v.1), so called in reference to its "peculiar lateral progressive motion." Also [..]

(n) small pale-colored desert rattlesnake of southwestern United States; body moves in an s-shaped curve(n) air-to-air missile with infrared homing device

This is a watch where the Stem emerges from the watch at 3:00 rather than at 12:00. This is pretty common with Hunter Cases because it makes the time easier to read when you open a Hunter - as you hold it in your right hand and press the Stem with your thumb to open the lid, 12:00 ends up naturally in the correct uppermost position.

'Winder, for short. The AIM-9C missile, the most successful and reliable air-to-air missile made. This heat-seeking (IR) missile is named for its odd helical flight path, reminiscent of the motio [..]

AIM-9 IR guided short range AAM

The nickname for the AIM-9 air-to-air missiles.

A North American rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes|species|noshow=1, that inhabits lowland deserts. (slang) A person who is untrustworthy and dangerous. (slang,dated) A heavy swinging blow from the [..]