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constrictor

/kənˈstrɪktə/

/kənˈstrɪktər/

constrictornoun

constrictors

/kənˈstrɪktə/

/kənˈstrɪktər/

Translations

удав

The boa constrictor is a large snake found in tropical America.

Удав — это большая змея, обитающая в тропической Америке.

констриктор

The constrictor muscle helps in swallowing.

Констрикторная мышца помогает при глотании.

Additional translations

стягиватель

сжиматель

Definitions

A snake that kills its prey by coiling around it and squeezing it tightly.

The boa constrictor is known for its ability to suffocate its prey by wrapping around it.

A muscle that contracts a cavity or orifice or compresses an organ.

The pharyngeal constrictor muscles play a crucial role in the process of swallowing.

Any agent, device, or instrument that produces constriction by tightening or compressing.

The medic applied a constrictor to stem the bleeding from the wound.

Synonyms

constrictoradjective

more constrictor

Comp.

most constrictor

Super.

/kənˈstrɪktə/

/kənˈstrɪktər/

Used attributively to describe something that causes or is related to constriction.

Definitions

Causing, producing, or characterized by constriction.

A constrictor band was wrapped around the limb to limit blood flow.

Synonyms