Snake: meaning, definitions and examples
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snake
[ sneษชk ]
reptile
A long limbless reptile which has no eyelids, a short tail, and jaws that are capable of considerable extension. Some snakes have a venomous bite.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The snake slithered silently through the grass.
- Watch out for snakes while hiking in the forest.
deceptive person
A person who is treacherous or deceitful.
Synonyms
backstabber, deceiver, traitor
Examples of usage
- Beware of that snake, he cannot be trusted.
- She's a snake in the grass, pretending to be your friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "snake" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cobra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Schlange
๐ฎ๐ฉ ular
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ wฤ ลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท serpent
๐ช๐ธ serpiente
๐น๐ท yฤฑlan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุนุจุงู
๐จ๐ฟ had
๐ธ๐ฐ had
๐จ๐ณ ่ (shรฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ kaฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ snรกkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ilan
๐ฒ๐ฝ serpiente
Word origin
The word 'snake' originated from Old English 'snaca', which is also related to Old Norse 'snakr' and German 'Schlange'. The snake has been a symbol of evil and temptation in many cultures due to its association with the biblical story of Adam and Eve. However, snakes are also revered in some cultures as symbols of fertility, healing, and transformation.