Blacksnake (Noun)
Meaning 1
Blackish racer of the eastern United States that grows to six feet.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Large harmless shiny black North American snake.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A blacksnake was found slithering harmlessly across the front porch, causing the family to step aside in unison.
- Blacksnakes, though feared by some due to their intimidating size and appearance, pose no real threat to humans.
- Hikers commonly spot a blacksnake or two along woodland trails in this part of the country during warm months.
- That blacksnake must have shed its skin recently because its scales shone with a lustrous intensity.
- This old homesteader believed a blacksnake would never cross his doorstep if a wild sage was placed there as protection.