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.