copperhead

noun

Definition of copperheadnext
as in rattlesnake

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Recent Examples of copperhead The northern copperhead snake is described as having two shades of copper or a reddish-brown color. — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2024 Unlike rattlesnakes, copperhead venom is relatively mild and deaths from their bites are extremely rare, according to the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024 The Australian Museum in Sydney said on its website that copperhead snakes have powerful neurotoxic venom and that a bite can be fatal without medical attention. — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024 Snakes native to western North Carolina include the copperhead, said Duke’s Dr. Sean Bush, an emergency medicine physician. — NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for copperhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copperhead
  1. rattlesnake
  2. cobra
  3. moccasin
  4. adder
  5. boa
  6. constrictor
  7. python
  8. mamba
Noun
  • There are some dangers, though, as locals report rattlesnake sightings, often right in the middle of the path.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s what to know and how to stay safe in California this rattlesnake season: When are baby rattlesnakes born?
    — Tanasia Kenney, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
Definition of rattlesnake
Noun
  • Here, there are no fences, and animals roam freely—including elephants, sloth bears, grey lemurs, leopards, and yes… cobras.
    — Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Poses like cat-cow and half lord of the fishes help with mobility in the spine, while poses like cobra and bridge work to strengthen the muscles in the back and core.
    — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Definition of cobra
Noun
  • And dual-gender derbies and moccasins appeal to all.
    — Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Birkenstock, Uggs, and moccasins are just a few of the quintessential designs that rank for best slippers.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of moccasin
Noun
  • The death adder’s plight illustrates another important point: In a 2013 review of the relevant scientific literature to date, Robertson and his colleagues concluded that exotic species are the single largest cause of evolutionary traps.
    — Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
  • This attitude poses a threat to Europe’s adder populations, already on the decline because of habitat destruction.
    — ByPhie Jacobs, science.org, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of adder
Noun
  • Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.
    — Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.
    — Gil Macias, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of boa
Noun
  • One of several constrictors known to exist in the ‘glades, the python has decimated native species including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and birds.
    — Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Boa constrictor hitches ride on Arizona man's car An Arizona driver was shocked to find a huge snake hanging underneath his vehicle in November.
    — Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of constrictor
Noun
  • Reflecting the pervasive textural rtw trends were more tactile luxe materials; patent, python, and eel skin in particular.
    — Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Tennessee police are currently looking for four people who allegedly robbed a convenience store while wielding pythons.
    — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of python
Noun
  • The design started with the black mamba (the snake).
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Sub-Saharan Africa is home to dozens of snake species, but the most deadly and feared are the puff adder, cobra and black mamba.
    — Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of mamba

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