snake — a long, thin reptile without legs that moves by sliding along the ground
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long, thin reptile without legs that moves by sliding along the ground
Pronunciation (IPA): /sneɪk/
Example Sentences
- My pet snake is actually more afraid of me than I am of it.
- The queue snaked around the building for the new iPhone release.
- She's such a snake in the grass - always spreading rumors behind people's backs.
snake
NOUN[/sneɪk/]
a long, thin reptile without legs that moves by sliding along the ground
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word descends from Old English 'snaca', which derives from Proto-Germanic roots shared across Germanic languages. The term carries onomatopoetic qualities, imitating the slithering movement characteristic of serpents.
Breakdown
Old English 'snaca' (snake) → Modern English 'snake'. The root likely relates to Proto-Germanic *snak- with onomatopoetic origins reflecting the creature's undulating motion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pet snake is actually more afraid of me than I am of it.”
“The queue snaked around the building for the new iPhone release.”
“She's such a snake in the grass - always spreading rumors behind people's backs.”
“The cable snaked across the floor, creating a perfect tripping hazard.”
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