rattlesnake Synonyms
Strongest:
- chicken-snake
- pine-snake
- king-snake
- mamba
- worm-snake
- milk-snake
- constrictor
- boa
- bushmaster
- blacksnake
- bull-snake
- anaconda
- water-snake
- gopher-snake
- taipan
- pit-viper
- rat-snake
- sea-snake
- copperhead
- moccasin
- racer
- indigo-snake
- asp
- diamondback-rattlesnake
- cobra
- coral-snake
- adder
- garter-snake
- water-moccasin
- sea-serpent
- hognose-snake
- green-snake
- krait
- python
Strong:
- puff-adder
- black-racer
- king-cobra
- blue-racer
- viper
- sidewinder
- snake
- horned-viper
- cottonmouth-moccasin
- fer-de-lance
Weak:
rattlesnake Meaning
rattlesnake (n)
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
rattlesnake (n.)
Any one of several species of venomous American snakes belonging to the genera Crotalus and Caudisona, or Sistrurus. They have a series of horny interlocking joints at the end of the tail which make a sharp rattling sound when shaken. The common rattlesnake of the Northern United States (Crotalus horridus), and the diamond rattlesnake of the South (C. adamanteus), are the best known. See Illust. of Fang.
rattlesnake Sentence Examples
- The venomous rattlesnake hissed ominously, warning me to keep my distance.
- I froze in terror as the rattlesnake's diamond-shaped pattern indicated its lethal nature.
- The snake's rattling tail created an eerie sound that sent shivers down my spine.
- The rattlesnake coiled tightly, its triangular head poised to strike with lightning speed.
- Despite its imposing appearance, the rattlesnake remained motionless, its cold eyes piercing the darkness.
- I cautiously observed the rattlesnake from a safe distance, admiring its intricate camouflage and deadly capabilities.
- The rattlesnake's fangs were razor-sharp, capable of delivering a lethal dose of venom.
- I quickly retreated as the rattlesnake uncoiled and advanced, its rattles warning of its impending attack.
- The venom of a rattlesnake can cause severe pain, swelling, and even death if not treated promptly.
- I learned a valuable lesson: respect the power of a rattlesnake and always maintain a safe distance.
FAQs About the word rattlesnake
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shakenAny one of several species of venomous American snakes belonging to the genera Crota
chicken snake, pine snake, king snake, mamba, worm snake, milk snake, constrictor, boa, bushmaster, blacksnake
No antonyms found.
The venomous rattlesnake hissed ominously, warning me to keep my distance.
I froze in terror as the rattlesnake's diamond-shaped pattern indicated its lethal nature.
The snake's rattling tail created an eerie sound that sent shivers down my spine.
The rattlesnake coiled tightly, its triangular head poised to strike with lightning speed.
