Snake Definition & Meaning
snake
- noun
- limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
- a deceitful or treacherous person
- a tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition
- a long faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer
- something long, thin, and flexible that resembles a snake
- verb
- move smoothly and sinuously, like a snake
- form a snake-like pattern; "The river snakes through the valley"
- move along a winding path; "The army snaked through the jungle"
"Snake" in song lyrics
See how snake is used in real songs:
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"you make my skin crawl like a snake"
7L & Esoteric — Warning - Knife in Face -
"On the prowl is the jake, the wise owl and the snake"
9th Prince f/ Anti-Social, RZA, Thea Van Seijen — I Will Rise -
"I stay rattlin' like the snake"
Atoms Family — Cryptic, Delta, Vast Aire, Vordul Freestyle
Words that rhyme with snake
Usage tips for "snake"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "snake" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for snake to find words that pair well.