Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sortie

(organic chemistry) A poisonous amido acid, C₆H₁₃NO₂, originally obtained from decaying horseflesh and similar in action to curare.

Alternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good

(motorcycling, driving) The act of sliding with the wheels being driven. / (skateboarding) The act of pushing the skateboard sideways. / The act of sliding on one's knees, often in celebration.