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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 notes

In plain EnglishA venomous snake known for the buzzing rattle on the end of its tail.

Common pairings
rattlesnake bite rattlesnake venom

Word forms

rattlesnakes plural

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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.

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