Answer: sideswipes

AnswerCrossword Clue
SIDESWIPESHits with a glancing blow
SIDESWIPESGlancing bows.
SIDESWIPESHits, as a car.
sideswipesA passing critical remark about someone or something
sideswipesSIDESWIPE, to deal a blow from the side
sideswipesA glancing blow from or on the side of something, esp. a motor vehicle