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snake

/sneɪk/

Translations

snakenoun

snakes

/sneɪk/

змея

The snake slithered through the grass.

Змея скользила по траве.

змей

The ancient legend spoke of a giant snake that guarded the treasure.

Древняя легенда говорила о гигантском змее, охранявшем сокровище.

Additional translations

Synonyms

snakeverb

snaked

Past Simple

snaked

Past Participle

snaking

Gerund

/sneɪk/

извиваться

The river snakes through the valley.

Река извивается через долину.

Synonyms

snakeadjective

more snake

Comp.

most snake

Super.

/sneɪk/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., snake venom, snake boots)

Synonyms

Definitions

snakenoun

A long, limbless reptile that has no eyelids, a short tail, and jaws that are capable of considerable extension.

The snake slithered silently through the grass, its scales glistening in the sunlight.

A treacherous or deceitful person.

He turned out to be a snake, betraying his friends for personal gain.

A tool or device used for unclogging drains, typically a long, flexible wire.

The plumber used a snake to clear the blockage in the kitchen sink.

snakeverb

To move or extend with a twisting or winding motion, resembling the movement of a snake.

The river snaked through the valley, creating a picturesque landscape.

To move in a stealthy or secretive manner.

He snaked his way through the crowd to avoid being seen by his boss.

To wind or twist something into a shape resembling a snake.

She snaked the rope around the tree to secure the tent.

snakeadjective

Of or relating to a snake; consisting of, made from, or characteristic of a snake, especially when used attributively.

The scientists handled the snake venom with extreme caution.