Whip Snake (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small fast-moving snakes with long whiplike tails.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The children played nervously in the desert, keeping a wary eye out for the whip snakes that inhabited the rocky terrain.
- The whip snake darted across the dusty path, its slender body moving rapidly as it pursued its prey.
- During her nature walk, Maria stumbled upon a beautiful but deadly whip snake, its colors camouflaging it against the arid landscape.
- A common inhabitant of the scrubland, the whip snake's striking pattern was often a warning to potential predators to keep their distance.
- Local wildlife enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to protect the threatened species of whip snake, found only in a limited geographical area.