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Blacksnake (Noun)

Meaning 1

Blackish racer of the eastern United States that grows to six feet.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • Black Racer
  • Coluber Constrictor

Hyponyms

  • Coluber Constrictor Flaviventris

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.

Synonyms

  • Black Rat Snake
  • Pilot Blacksnake
  • Mountain Blacksnake
  • Elaphe Obsoleta

Hypernyms

  • Rat Snake
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