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Constrictor (Noun)

Meaning

Any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The anaconda is a type of constrictor found in the wetlands of South America.
  • A Burmese python is a popular pet constrictor due to its docile nature.
  • The constrictor wrapped its long body around the small deer, holding it in place until it suffocated.
  • The zookeeper carefully fed the hungry constrictor a large rabbit, making sure not to get too close.
  • In the dense jungle, the boa constrictor lay in wait, patiently stalking its unsuspecting prey.

Hypernyms

  • Serpent
  • Ophidian

Related Words

  • Constrict (verb)
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