rattlesnake

noun

Definition of rattlesnakenext
as in copperhead

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Recent Examples of rattlesnake Tennessee is home to 32 species of snakes, but only four of them secrete venom — the copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake and pygmy rattlesnake. — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026 In the penultimate episode, Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs was killed off after being buried alive and then bitten by a rattlesnake. — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Commerce City police officers relocated a rattlesnake after it was discovered near Adams City High School. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 June 2026 To make matters worse, his desperate hollering attracted the attention of a rattlesnake, which ultimately bit and killed him before Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Maddy (Alexa Demie) could come to his rescue. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rattlesnake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattlesnake
  1. copperhead
  2. cobra
  3. moccasin
  4. python
  5. boa
  6. constrictor
  7. adder
  8. mamba
Noun
  • Owens explained that baby copperhead bites — and copperhead bites in general — are rare.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • Southern Trans-Pecos — Trans-Pecos copperhead (about 20-30 inches long).
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of copperhead
Noun
  • But this is impossible once cobra venom enters the system.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Straight at me, the cobra struck.
    — John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of cobra
Noun
  • Seersucker jackets, moccasins without socks, and dress shirts designed to expose just enough of the body to be sensual.
    — Dave Schilling Contributing Follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Alternatively, this look pairs a petal-pink mini with Prada loafer moccasin shoes.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Definition of moccasin
Noun
  • Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Style with green satin pouch by Prada, Khaite python-strap sandals, and a semiprecious lapis lazuli bracelet for a playful mix of textures.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of python
Noun
  • Cheers erupted when Griffin, Parker and her two children from previous relationships led a calf with a giant pink boa and a fluffy pink flower around its neck into the yard.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • Pugh accessorized with a feather boa and gold statement jewelry.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Definition of boa
Noun
  • If this animal sounds like a Burmese python, that’s because the serpent-like fish — known as Asian swamp eels — have a lot in common with the big, invasive constrictors.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The snake was identified as a carpet python, a non-venomous constrictor commonly found in Australia’s coastal regions.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Definition of constrictor
Noun
  • As the days get warmer, lizards and common adders come out, too.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
  • And after that gets done, the next step is concatenating them to create a full adder, because that is the fundamental computing logic component.
    — Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of adder
Noun
  • The progression observed in black mamba envenomation reflects a different process.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • The Oilers’ penalty kill had its issues –– virtually any team with weak goaltending does –– but their power play remained as lethal as a black mamba.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of mamba

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