snake
word
/ˈsneɪk/
snayk
/snˈeɪk/
snayk
Definition
A snake is a long, legless reptile with a flexible body. Some snakes are harmless, while others are dangerous or poisonous.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'snake' usually means the animal. Informally, calling a person 'a snake' is an insult meaning they are dishonest or untrustworthy. Common combinations include 'snake bite', 'snake skin', and 'snake around' for moving in a winding way.
Spanish: serpientePortuguese (BR): cobra - serpentePortuguese (PT): cobra - serpenteChinese (Simplified): 蛇Chinese (Traditional): 蛇Hindi: साँपArabic: ثعبان - أفعىBengali: সাপRussian: змеяJapanese: ヘビVietnamese: rắnKorean: 뱀Turkish: yılanUrdu: سانپIndonesian: ular
Example Sentences
The snake is under the rock.
basic
I nearly stepped on a snake while hiking.
natural
The path snakes through the forest.
natural
Don't trust him with secrets — he's a snake.
natural
We saw a snake in the garden.
basic
That snake is very long.
basic