rattlesnake
word
Definition
A rattlesnake is a poisonous snake found in the Americas that has a rattle at the end of its tail, which it shakes to make a warning noise.
Usage & Nuances
'Rattlesnake' is most often used in North and South American contexts when talking about snakes. The rattle noise is a key feature used for warning. Plural: 'rattlesnakes'. Often used in wildlife, hiking, and safety discussions.
Spanish: serpiente de cascabelPortuguese (BR): cascavelPortuguese (PT): cascavelChinese (Simplified): 响尾蛇Chinese (Traditional): 響尾蛇Hindi: झंकार साँपArabic: أفعي الجرسBengali: র্যাটলস্নেক - ঘণ্টাধ্বনি সাপRussian: гремучая змеяJapanese: ガラガラヘビVietnamese: rắn đuôi chuôngKorean: 방울뱀Turkish: çıngıraklı yılanUrdu: جھاں جھاں سانپIndonesian: ular derik
Example Sentences
A rattlesnake lives in the desert.
basic
The rattlesnake shakes its tail to warn others.
basic
A rattlesnake bite can be dangerous.
basic
Watch out, there might be a rattlesnake near the rocks.
natural
We heard the sound of a rattlesnake on our hike yesterday.
natural
If you see a rattlesnake, it's best to back away slowly.
natural