noun
snakebite
Snakebite (noun) means a wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone. Example: “He was rushed to hospital after a snakebite while hiking.”
noun
1
A wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone.
"He was rushed to hospital after a snakebite while hiking."
2
A drink made by mixing lager and cider.
"They ordered snakebites at the student union bar."
3
A pair of piercings placed symmetrically on either side of the lower lip.
"She got snakebites done at a piercing studio downtown."
How to use snakebite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally, an injury from a snake's bite; also a pub drink and a style of lip piercing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- snakebites
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Etymology
A compound of snake and bite.
Rhymes for snakebite
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What does “snakebite” mean?
The word “snakebite” means a wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone. In plain terms, literally, an injury from a snake's bite; also a pub drink and a style of lip piercing.
How do you use “snakebite” in a sentence?
Here is “snakebite” used in a sentence: “He was rushed to hospital after a snakebite while hiking.”
What part of speech is “snakebite”?
“Snakebite” is a noun.
How many meanings does “snakebite” have?
“Snakebite” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wound or injury caused by a snake biting someone.
