Rattlesnake (Noun)
Meaning
Pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hikers cautiously navigated the rocky terrain to avoid stepping on a rattlesnake.
- Rattlesnakes are found in a variety of habitats, including deserts and forests.
- The venom from the rattlesnake's fangs can cause severe pain and swelling.
- As the snake vibrated its tail, the distinctive sound of a rattlesnake echoed through the air.
- During the drought, rattlesnakes ventured closer to residential areas in search of water.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Western Rattlesnake
- Massasauga
- Massasauga Rattler
- Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
- Crotalus Atrox
- Sistrurus Miliaris
- Crotalus Scutulatus
- Sistrurus Catenatus
- Banded Rattlesnake
- Crotalus Viridis
- Horned Rattlesnake
- Crotalus Adamanteus
- Crotalus Horridus Horridus
- Crotalus Lepidus
- Crotalus Tigris
- Prairie Rattler
- Crotalus Cerastes
- Diamondback Rattlesnake
- Crotalus Mitchellii