snake
Plural
snakes
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a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous
A snake is a legless reptile characterized by its elongated body and unique ability to slither. It comes in various sizes, colors, and patterns, adapting to different environments worldwide. The snake has a flexible jaw structure that allows it to consume prey larger than its own head size. It is carnivorous, feeding on a wide range of animals such as rodents, birds, and insects. Some snake species possess venomous fangs for capturing and subduing their prey, while others rely on constriction. Snakes play essential roles in ecosystems as both predators and prey, contributing to the ecological balance. Despite being often misunderstood, snakes are fascinating creatures with remarkable adaptations that enable them to thrive in diverse habitats.
- I watched as the snake swallowed its prey whole.
- My little sister cautiously stepped away when she saw a snake crossing the path.
- Snakes are cold-blooded animals, relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature.
- Snakes use their tongues to smell their surroundings.
- The snake shed its old skin to grow a new one.
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any object that is long, thin, and flexible, resembling the shape or movement of a snake
- He held a snake of rope to measure the distance.
- The garden hose lay in a snake across the lawn.
- A snake of wire connected the devices.
- The snake of cable stretched behind the desk.
- She used a snake of ribbon to decorate the table.
3
a long, flexible steel cable used to clear clogs in pipes, especially curved or obstructed ones
- The plumber ran a snake down the drain to remove the blockage.
- This kitchen sink requires a snake to clear the clog.
- Using a snake, the technician cleared the stubborn pipe stoppage.
- He bought a snake to unblock the bathtub.
- A snake is an essential tool for drain maintenance.
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a faint, long constellation in the southern hemisphere, located near the equator between Virgo and Cancer
- The snake is best viewed in the southern hemisphere summer.
- Ancient astronomers charted the snake in the night sky.
- The snake stretches across the celestial sphere near Virgo.
- Observers noted the faint stars forming the snake.
- Mythology often links the snake constellation to legends of serpents.
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a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain
- Watch out for him, he's a snake who can't be trusted.
- I can't believe she would do that to her friends, what a snake!
- He acted like my friend, but behind my back, he was a snake spreading rumors.
- Don't be fooled by his charm, he's a snake in disguise.
- She realized too late that her business partner was a snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success.
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