to slide down or along a surface, especially unsteadily, from side to side, or with some friction or noise: The box slithered down the chute.

What does slithered mean?

1 : to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface. 2 : to slip or slide like a snake. transitive verb. : to cause to slide.

What does slithered mean in cooking?

any small, narrow piece or portion. So a slither of lemon tart or apple cake really means a sliver of lemon tart or apple cake.