snakebite
Translation
snakebite
Examples
He was treated for a snakebite.
He was treated for a snakebite.
She ordered a snakebite at the pub.
She ordered a snakebite at the pub.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) snakebite (noun phrase) an injury caused by a snake He got a snakebite.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sting, wound
Etymology
A compound word from 'snake' and 'bite'. It literally means 'the bite of a snake'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a snake biting something. Also, remember it's the name of a popular pub drink (lager and cider).