rattlesnake
Translation
rattlesnake
Examples
A rattlesnake shook its tail as a warning.
A rattlesnake shook its tail as a warning.
Be careful of rattlesnakes in the desert.
Be careful of rattlesnakes in the desert.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) rattlesnake A rattlesnake is a type of venomous snake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: venomous snake; Antonyms: none
Etymology
A compound of 'rattle' (the sound it makes) and 'snake'.
Memory Tips
Picture a snake with a baby's rattle on its tail. The name literally describes the animal.