Snake River (Noun)
Meaning
A tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first European American group to explore the Snake River, mapping its course in the early 19th century.
- The Snake River flows for approximately 1,078 miles from its source in Wyoming to the Columbia River in Oregon.
- Named by William Clark during their journey, the Snake River was given its name due to the rough snake-like movements of the forks of the river.
- Snake River Canyon, where the river passes through the Snake River Plain, has become a significant geological point of interest.
- Prior to its discovery by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Snake River was used for centuries by Native American tribes, such as the Nez Perce and the Shoshone, as a means of fishing and transportation.