Snaked: meaning, definitions and examples

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snaked

 

[ sneɪkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement description

The term 'snaked' typically refers to the action of moving in a winding or twisting manner, much like a snake. This can describe both literal movement, such as a snake slithering across the ground, and figurative movement, like a person weaving through a crowd. It is often used to convey a sense of stealth or agility while navigating through obstacles or barriers.

Synonyms

coiled, slithered, twisted, wound.

Examples of usage

  • The river snaked through the valley.
  • She snaked her way through the crowded room.
  • He snaked around the corner to avoid being seen.

Translations

Translations of the word "snaked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cobrado

🇮🇳 सांप के समान

🇩🇪 geschlängelt

🇮🇩 dikhianati

🇺🇦 зміїний

🇵🇱 wężowaty

🇯🇵 蛇のような

🇫🇷 en serpent

🇪🇸 serpenteante

🇹🇷 yılan gibi

🇰🇷 뱀 같은

🇸🇦 ثعباني

🇨🇿 hadí

🇸🇰 hadí

🇨🇳 蛇的

🇸🇮 kačji

🇮🇸 snákja

🇰🇿 жылан тәрізді

🇬🇪 მახინჯი

🇦🇿 yılanvari

🇲🇽 como una serpiente

Etymology

The word 'snake' comes from the Old English 'snaca', which is related to the Old Norse 'snakr' and the Proto-Germanic '*snakō', meaning 'to crawl' or 'to creep'. The transformation into a verb is reflective of the action typical of a snake's movement. Over time, the word has adapted its usage to describe not just serpentine motions but also any form of winding or intricate movement, drawing on the imagery of a snake's flexibility and stealth. The action of 'snaking' has also found its way into metaphorical language, often used to express smooth transitions or stealthy actions in various contexts, ranging from physical movements to abstract ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,946, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.