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cobra

UK
/ˈkəʊ.brə/
US
/ˈkoʊ.brə/

Translations

cobranoun
cobras
pl
UK
/ˈkəʊ.brə/
US
/ˈkoʊ.brə/
The cobra is a venomous snake found in Africa and Asia.
Кобра — это ядовитая змея, обитающая в Африке и Азии.
Synonyms
serpent
snake
reptile
cobraadjective
UK
/ˈkəʊ.brə/
US
/ˈkoʊ.brə/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "cobra venom"); normally non-gradable.

Definitions

cobranoun
A highly venomous snake native to Africa and Asia, known for its ability to expand the skin of its neck into a hood when threatened.
The cobra reared up and spread its hood as a warning to the approaching predator.
A reclining back-bending yoga posture (bhujangasana) in which the chest is lifted while the legs and pelvis remain on the floor, resembling a cobra ready to strike.
Hold the cobra for five breaths to strengthen your lower back.
cobraadjective
Relating to, made from, or characteristic of a cobra snake.
The hunter carried a belt made of cobra skin.
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