SNAKE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SNAKE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SNAKE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Snake

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English snaca, of Germanic origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sneɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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.

Short Definition:

long limbless reptile which has no eyelids, short tail, and jaws

Definition:

a treacherous or deceitful person

Short Definition:

treacherous or deceitful person

Examples:
  • that man is a cold-blooded snake
Definition:

a former system of interconnected exchange rates for the currencies of EC countries

Short Definition:

former system of interconnected exchange rates for currencies of EC countries

Examples:
  • the snake did not have any provision for strong currency nations to help the weak
Definition:

a long flexible wire for clearing obstacles in piping.

Short Definition:

long flexible wire for clearing obstacles in piping

Word: Snake

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sneɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

move or extend with the twisting motion of a snake

Short Definition:

move or extend with twisting motion of snake

Examples:
  • a rope snaked down

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