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Snaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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snaking

 

[ หˆsneษชkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

motion or movement

Snaking refers to moving in a twisting or winding manner, resembling the movement of a snake. It can also denote the action of maneuvering through tight spaces or around obstacles. This term is often used in contexts related to travel, sports, and even in technology, where it describes how data or signals may move through systems. Additionally, it can imply a sly or stealthy approach to an activity.

Synonyms

meandering, slithering, twisting, winding

Examples of usage

  • The river was snaking through the valley.
  • He was snaking his way through the crowded room.
  • The athlete was snaking around his opponents.
  • The road snaked up the mountain.
Context #2 | Noun

imitation of movement

In a more specialized context, snaking can refer to the act of moving in a way that mimics the motion of a snake. This term is sometimes used in sports or dance to describe a fluid and graceful motion. In technology, it may also refer to techniques used to guide wires or hoses in an efficient manner. The concept often evokes thoughts of agility and cunning.

Synonyms

serpentine, snakelike, undulating

Examples of usage

  • The dancer's snaking movements captivated the audience.
  • Snaking the cable through the walls was a challenging task.
  • The athlete's snaking performance earned him a gold medal.

Translations

Translations of the word "snaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serpenteando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคชเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlรคngeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merayap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ั—ั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™ลผykowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€™ๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ramper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deslizarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถˆ๊ตฌ๋ถˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒุญู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plazit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plaziลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œฟ่œ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaziti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sneiรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั– า›ะพะทา“ะฐะปัƒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒญแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ serpenteando

Etymology

The word 'snaking' originates from the word 'snake,' which can be traced back to Old English 'snaca,' meaning a serpent or snake. This term is believed to have Germanic roots, similar to the Dutch 'snaak' and the German 'Schlange.' The evolution of the word has seen 'snake' adopt various meanings over the centuries, including its use to describe not just the reptile itself but also actions that mimic the creature's distinctive movements. The verb form 'to snake' emerged in the 19th century, emphasizing the action of moving in a winding or curling manner, drawing from the distinctive behavior of snakes. It captures the idea of stealth and agility that is often associated with these animals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,578 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.