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snake

/ˈsneɪk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A long, flexible, legless reptile that can move in waves, typically having an elongated body covered with scales.

    - "The snake slithered away from the garden."
    - "He kept a pet snake in a terrarium."
    - "The snake charmer entertained the crowd with his serpent."
  • verb

    To move in a sinuous, undulating manner, like a snake.

    - "The road was snaked with twists and turns."
    - "The dancer snaked her hips to the rhythm of the music."
    - "The garden hose snaked across the lawn."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsneɪk/



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  2. /ˈsneɪk/



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Synonyms

auger , plumber's snake , joe blake , serpent , trouser snake , wirepuller , slither , wind
Rhymes
Words rhyming with snake
rake , ake , cake , lake , make , fake
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. snake (en) : A long, flexible, legless reptile.

  2. snake (en) : To move in a sinuous, undulating manner.

  3. sea snake (en) : A snake that lives in the sea.

  4. rattlesnake (en) : A venomous snake with a rattle on its tail.

Variants
List of all variants of snake that leads to same result
snake , snakelike , snakes , snaked , snaking , Snake , snake charmer , snake charmers , snake-dance , snake-danced , snake-dances , snake-dancing , snake dance , snake dances , snake doctor , snake doctors , snake fence , snake fences , snake in the grass , snakes in the grass , snake oil , snake oils
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English snaca, from Proto-Germanic *snakaz, related to Proto-Indo-European *snak-, 'to crawl'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest snake ever recorded was a reticulated python, measuring over 32 feet long.

  2. The average lifespan of a snake is around 10-15 years, but some species can live up to 40 years or more.

  3. There are over 3,000 species of snakes found throughout the world, and they can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

Related Concepts
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  1. reptile: A cold-blooded animal that has a scaled body, a backbone, and usually lays eggs.

  2. serpent: A long, legless reptile, typically having an elongated body covered with scales.

Culture
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In various cultures, the snake is a symbol of transformation, rebirth, and renewal. In ancient Egypt, the snake was associated with the goddess Wadjet, who protected the pharaohs. In Greek mythology, the snake was the symbol of Aesculapius, the god of healing. In Christianity, the snake is often depicted as a symbol of temptation and sin.

How to Memorize "snake"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, slithering creature moving gracefully across the ground.
    - Visualize the texture and pattern of the snake's scales.
    - Think about the sinuous movements of the snake's body.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'snake' with the image of a long, slithering reptile.
    - Think of the word 'snake' when you see a serpent in a picture or in real life.
    - Remember the sound of the word 'snake' and associate it with the image of a reptile.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Silent Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnake' to remember the word.
    - Associate the word 'snake' with the word 'slither' to help remember its definition.
    - Create a mental image of a snake to help remember the word.

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