krait

noun

Definition of kraitnext
as in cobra

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Recent Examples of krait Common kraits are often found in human settlements, drawn by the abundance of small prey like rodents and frogs. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 Snake Island, where the show staged challenges, was notorious for banded sea kraits and venomous vipers; the island was also a handoff point for pirates, which meant that it was patrolled by Australian special forces. — Emily Nussbaum, Vulture, 5 July 2024 In the clip, the mimic octopus impersonates one of these creatures, turning his tentacles into snake-like appendages that are the same colors as a sea krait. — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for krait
  1. cobra
  2. rattlesnake
  3. copperhead
  4. python
  5. mamba
  6. constrictor
  7. bushmaster
  8. boa
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
  • Suddenly, a rattlesnake appears at the lawyer’s feet.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
  • But, about halfway into the story, Proulx abandons her customary prose style, which is as coiled as a rattlesnake and about as sentimental, in order to cut loose and give the boys their first moment of physical tenderness.
    — Michael Cunningham, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of rattlesnake
Noun
  • Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Nightmare fuel:Can Texas' venomous snakes, like rattlers and copperheads, climb trees?
    — Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 5 June 2024
Definition of copperhead
Noun
  • Loading your audio article A Georgia man who blew up a woman’s home and planned to sic a python on her child will spend 20 years in federal prison.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The largest python captured measured more than 19 feet long.
    — Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 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
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
  • That was when, along the margins of the Juma, the bushmaster snapped into view.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Bushmaster The funky blues-rock band wraps up the Falls Church Concerts in the Park series.
    — Sarah Lane, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2017
Definition of bushmaster
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

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