Related Clues:

• Pussyfooted
• Cutting, as a remark
• Moved carefully
• Sidled
• Neatened the lawn, in a way
• Moved sideways
• Barely defeated
• Beat (out)
• Moved slowly
• Beat by one, say
• Having a border
• Proceeded slowly, as traffic
• Advanced with care
• Went on all fours, e.g.
• Moved sneakily