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snake

Definition

  • noun: an animal that has a long, thin body and no arms or legs
  • noun: any of numerous limbless scaled reptiles (suborder Serpentes syn. Ophidia) with a long tapering body and with salivary glands often modified to produce venom which is injected through grooved or tubular fangs
  • verb: to move like a snake
  • verb: to wind (as one's way) in the manner of a snake
  • synonyms: worm, reptile, serpent

Examples

  • He thinks politicians are just a bunch of 'snake oil' salesmen. [=dishonest people]

  • I thought she was my friend, but she turned out to be 'a snake in the grass'.

  • Technicians 'snaked' cables through the set.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) There's a reason I can hear them. The Horcruxes. I think I've known for a while. And I think you have, too. - I'll go with you. - No, kill the snake. Kill the snake, and then it's just him! I'm ready to die. Resurrection Stone. You've been so brave, sweetheart. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  • (..) Harry, I'm gonna kill you! Harry! My Lord? Avada Kedavra! Come Nagini, I need to keep you safe. It's the snake.... ... and she's the last one. It's the last Horcrux. Look inside him, Harry. Find out where he is, if you find him, we can find the snake. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2