Blacksnake: meaning, definitions and examples
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blacksnake
[ หblรฆk.sneษชk ]
animal species
The black snake, specifically the Eastern black snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake found primarily in North America. These snakes are known for their sleek black coloration and can often be found in wooded areas or near water sources. They are typically shy and prefer to avoid human interaction.
Synonyms
Eastern rat snake, black racer, black rat snake
Examples of usage
- I spotted a black snake slithering through the grass.
- Black snakes are beneficial for controlling rodent populations.
- Careful, there's a black snake near the lake!
- Not all black snakes are dangerous, many are harmless.
Translations
Translations of the word "blacksnake" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cobra negra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคพ เคธเคพเคเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Schwarze Schlange
๐ฎ๐ฉ ular hitam
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะฝะฐ ะทะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ czarna wฤ ลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใใฏในใใผใฏ
๐ซ๐ท serpent noir
๐ช๐ธ serpiente negra
๐น๐ท siyah yฤฑlan
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์ ๋ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุนุจุงู ุฃุณูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤernรฝ had
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤierna hadica
๐จ๐ณ ้ป่
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤrna kaฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ svartur snรกkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐ ะถัะปะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qara ilan
๐ฒ๐ฝ serpiente negra
Etymology
The term 'black snake' has been used in the English language since the 18th century to describe various species of snakes that are predominantly black in color. The name is a straightforward descriptor based on the snake's appearance. The Eastern black snake, also known as the black rat snake, has been recognized for its long, slender body and distinctive black coloration. Its adaptability to different environments, including forests, fields, and near human settlements, has contributed to its widespread presence across eastern North America. Over the years, black snakes have also been revered in some cultures for their role in controlling pests and are often seen as a symbol of good luck. The popularity of black snakes in folklore and their ecological importance have cemented their place in both natural history and cultural narratives.