serpent (Meaning)
serpent (n)
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited
an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake
serpent (n.)
Any reptile of the order Ophidia; a snake, especially a large snake. See Illust. under Ophidia.
Fig.: A subtle, treacherous, malicious person.
A species of firework having a serpentine motion as it passess through the air or along the ground.
The constellation Serpens.
A bass wind instrument, of a loud and coarse tone, formerly much used in military bands, and sometimes introduced into the orchestra; -- so called from its form.
serpent (v. i.)
To wind like a serpent; to crook about; to meander.
serpent (v. t.)
To wind; to encircle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of serpent
Synonyms:
Synonyms:
- indigo snake
- water moccasin
- hognose snake
- pit viper
- sea snake
- chicken snake
- horned viper
- copperhead
- asp
- krait
- gopher snake
- bull snake
- king cobra
- moccasin
- taipan
- coral snake
- puff adder
- pine snake
- fer-de-lance
- garter snake
- black racer
- adder
- blacksnake
- milk snake
- water snake
- rat snake
- green snake
- sidewinder
- sea serpent
- constrictor
- worm snake
- cottonmouth moccasin
- anaconda
- bushmaster
- diamondback rattlesnake
- mamba
- blue racer
- king snake
- racer
serpent Sentence Examples
- The serpent's slithering movements sent a chill down her spine.
- The emerald-scaled serpent coiled menacingly in the undergrowth.
- The legend warned of the venomous serpent that guarded the forbidden fruit.
- The serpent whispered seductive promises, tempting her to taste its forbidden fruit.
- The serpent's fangs glistened in the dim light, a deadly warning.
- The serpent's venom coursed through her veins, threatening to paralyze her.
- The priestess placed the golden serpent around her neck as a symbol of wisdom.
- The serpent's hypnotic gaze captivated its prey, luring it ever closer.
- The serpent's shed skin lay twisted on the forest floor, a testament to its elusive nature.
- The serpent's sibilant hiss cut through the silence like a blade, sending shudders through the air.
FAQs About the word serpent
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous, a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited, an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snakeAny repti
viper,snake, rattlesnake,cobra, python, boa, indigo snake, water moccasin, hognose snake, pit viper
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The serpent's slithering movements sent a chill down her spine.
The emerald-scaled serpent coiled menacingly in the undergrowth.
The legend warned of the venomous serpent that guarded the forbidden fruit.
The serpent whispered seductive promises, tempting her to taste its forbidden fruit.
