noun
rattlesnake
RAT-uhl-snayk
Rattlesnake (noun) means a venomous American snake that shakes a rattle-like structure on its tail as a warning. Example: “The hikers backed away slowly when they heard a rattlesnake nearby.”
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A venomous American snake that shakes a rattle-like structure on its tail as a warning.
"The hikers backed away slowly when they heard a rattlesnake nearby."
How to use rattlesnake
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA venomous snake known for the buzzing rattle on the end of its tail.
Common pairings
rattlesnake bite
rattlesnake venom
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Word forms
- Plural
- rattlesnakes
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Etymology
A compound of rattle and snake, describing the rattling warning sound its tail makes.
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What does “rattlesnake” mean?
The word “rattlesnake” means a venomous American snake that shakes a rattle-like structure on its tail as a warning. In plain terms, a venomous snake known for the buzzing rattle on the end of its tail.
How do you pronounce “rattlesnake”?
“Rattlesnake” is pronounced RAT-uhl-snayk (/ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “rattlesnake” in a sentence?
Here is “rattlesnake” used in a sentence: “The hikers backed away slowly when they heard a rattlesnake nearby.”
What part of speech is “rattlesnake”?
“Rattlesnake” is a noun.
