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snaked

/sneɪkt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A long, flexible reptile that can move in S-shaped curves, typically having a long, tapering body and several rows of shield-like scales.

    - "The snake slithered away from the garden."
    - "A venomous snake bit the explorer."
    - "The zoo kept a collection of various snakes."
  • verb transitive

    To move in a sinuous or winding way.

    - "The river snaked through the valley."
    - "The road snaked up the mountain."
    - "The hose snaked around the garden."
  • verb intransitive

    To deceive or trick someone.

    - "The salesman tried to snake us into buying an overpriced product."
    - "The politician was caught snaking on the opposition."
    - "The con artist snaked his way into the wealthy family's trust."

Pronunciation
  1. /sneɪkt/



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Synonyms

slither , wind
Rhymes
Words rhyming with snaked
cake , lake , make , rake
Variants
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snake , snaked , snakes , snaking
Forms
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snakes, snakedly, snakes'


Etymology
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Old English snacan, meaning 'to twist, turn, wind'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest snake ever recorded was a reticulated python, measuring 32 feet 7 inches long.

  2. The average snake can live for 10-15 years, but some species can live up to 40 years.

  3. Snakes are not actually slithering, but rather they move by using their muscles to push their body forward in a wave-like motion.


Related Concepts
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  1. Reptiles: Snakes belong to the class Reptilia, which also includes lizards, turtles, and crocodiles.

  2. Serpents: Serpents are a type of snake, often used to refer to large, venomous snakes.


Culture
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Snakes have been a part of various cultures throughout history, often representing transformation, rebirth, or evil. In literature, they have appeared in works such as 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'The Odyssey'. In art, they have been depicted in numerous paintings and sculptures. In music, they have been used as symbols and themes in songs.

How to Memorize "snaked"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, slithering snake moving through the grass or a winding river.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'snake' with the shape of an S or the image of a long, flexible reptile.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Never Swallow Alive' to remember the order of the vowels in 'snake'.


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