How Do You Spell SNAKE?

Pronunciation: [snˈe͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "snake" is spelled as /sneɪk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound is an unvoiced 's' followed by a diphthong sound, where two vowels merge together - 'a' and 'e', in this case. The diphthong sound is followed by a voiced 'n' sound, which is pronounced by pressing the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth. Lastly, the word ends with another unvoiced 'k' sound, which is pronounced by releasing a puff of air from the back of the throat.

SNAKE Meaning and Definition

  1. Snake (noun):

    A reptile belonging to the suborder Serpentes, characterized by a long, slender, limbless body covered in scales and a highly flexible spine. Snakes are found in various habitats around the world, and they vary in size, coloration, and venomous nature. They are common members of the animal kingdom, often associated with slithering or crawling movement.

    Snakes typically possess a long tapered body with a distinct head, which may contain venomous fangs or tooth-like structures used for capturing and consuming prey. Their bodies are covered in overlapping scales that offer protection and enable smooth movement. They lack limbs and instead have evolved a unique method of locomotion by undulating and pushing off surfaces using their belly scales.

    These reptiles exhibit diverse feeding habits, consuming a wide array of prey including small mammals, birds, eggs, insects, and other reptiles. Some species are venomous, deploying toxins through venom glands to immobilize or kill their prey or for defense against potential threats.

    Snakes are known for their ability to swallow prey whole and have a unique way of digestion due to their long and flexible bodies. They are often revered or feared in various cultures and are frequently represented in folklore, mythology, and symbolism.

    As a verb, "snake" can mean to move in a winding or sinuous manner, as if resembling the movement of a snake, or to deceive or maneuver deceitfully through cunning methods.

  2. • A creeping reptile; a serpent.
    • Among seamen, to wind a small rope round a large one in the spaces betwixt the strands.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SNAKE

The word "snake" has its origins in Old English. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *snakon, which ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *sneg- meaning "to crawl" or "to creep". This root is also related to other words in Germanic languages, such as German "Schlange" and Dutch "slang". Additionally, the word "snake" is related to the Old Norse word "snakr", which means "snake" as well.

Idioms with the word SNAKE

  • nourish a snake in (one's) bosom The idiom "nourish a snake in (one's) bosom" means to trust or support someone who turns out to be deceitful, ungrateful, or harmful. It refers to the act of harboring danger or treachery unknowingly, similar to keeping a venomous snake close to one's heart.
  • a snake in the grass The idiom "a snake in the grass" refers to someone who appears to be harmless or trustworthy, but is actually treacherous, deceitful, or untrustworthy. It suggests that the person hides their true intentions, leading others to be cautious and vigilant.
  • snake its way The idiom "snake its way" refers to the movement of something or someone in a sinuous or winding manner, reminiscent of the way a snake moves.
  • nurture a snake in (one's) bosom To "nurture a snake in one's bosom" is an idiom that means to trust or care for someone who ends up betraying, harming, or causing trouble for the person who trusted them. It suggests that harboring or supporting someone who later proves untrustworthy or treacherous can lead to negative consequences.
  • snake in the grass The idiom "snake in the grass" refers to a person who appears harmless or friendly but is untrustworthy or deceitful. It is often used to describe someone who betrays or undermines others secretly.
  • snake oil The idiom "snake oil" refers to a product or remedy that is falsely marketed as having miraculous or magical properties, especially in relation to medicine. It implies deceitful or fraudulent claims made to persuade people into believing in a product's effectiveness or benefits. The term originated from the 19th-century American practice of selling fraudulent "snake oil" elixirs claiming to cure various ailments.
  • nurse a snake in (one's) bosom The idiom "nurse a snake in (one's) bosom" means to trust and support someone who ultimately betrays or causes harm to the person who trusted them. It refers to a situation where one unwittingly embraces danger or trouble, often by harboring or being kind to someone who is deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
  • If it was a snake it woulda bit you. The idiom "If it was a snake it woulda bit you" means that someone has failed to notice or find something that is very close or obvious. It is often used to express the idea that a person has overlooked or ignored something that was right in front of them.
  • snake eyes The idiom "snake eyes" refers to rolling two dice and getting a total of one dot on each die, resulting in both dice showing a single dot. This term is often associated with a pair of dice that show only one dot on each, resembling the eyes of a snake. This specific combination in gambling games such as craps is considered disadvantageous or unlucky, as it typically results in losing the bet. Hence, the idiom "snake eyes" is used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone receives the worst possible outcome or luck.
  • snake along The idiom "snake along" means to move or progress in a winding or twisting manner, resembling the movement of a snake. It can refer to physical movement, such as a road or river that twists and turns, or metaphorical movement, such as a conversation or story that meanders.
  • a snake in (one's) bosom The idiom "a snake in (one's) bosom" refers to a person who appears friendly or trustworthy but is actually treacherous, deceptive, or harmful. It often implies that someone close to you, such as a friend or associate, is secretly betraying or plotting against you. The image of a snake hidden or nestled in one's bosom symbolizes the danger or threat that is concealed within someone whom you trust.

Similar spelling words for SNAKE

Plural form of SNAKE is SNAKES

Conjugate verb Snake

CONDITIONAL

I would snake
you would snake
he/she/it would snake
we would snake
they would snake

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be snaking
you would be snaking
he/she/it would be snaking
we would be snaking
they would be snaking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have snake
you would have snake
he/she/it would have snake
we would have snake
they would have snake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been snaking
you would have been snaking
he/she/it would have been snaking
we would have been snaking
they would have been snaking

FUTURE

I will snake
you will snake
he/she/it will snake
we will snake
they will snake

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be snaking
you will be snaking
he/she/it will be snaking
we will be snaking
they will be snaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have snaked
you will have snaked
he/she/it will have snaked
we will have snaked
they will have snaked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been snaking
you will have been snaking
he/she/it will have been snaking
we will have been snaking
they will have been snaking

IMPERATIVE

you snake
we let´s snake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to snake

PAST

I snaked
you snaked
he/she/it snaked
we snaked
they snaked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was snaking
you were snaking
he/she/it was snaking
we were snaking
they were snaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

snaked

PAST PERFECT

I had snaked
you had snaked
he/she/it had snaked
we had snaked
they had snaked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been snaking
you had been snaking
he/she/it had been snaking
we had been snaking
they had been snaking

PRESENT

I snake
you snake
he/she/it snakes
we snake
they snake

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am snaking
you are snaking
he/she/it is snaking
we are snaking
they are snaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

snaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have snaked
you have snaked
he/she/it has snaked
we have snaked
they have snaked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been snaking
you have been snaking
he/she/it has been snaking
we have been snaking
they have been snaking
I would have snaked
we would have snaked
you would have snaked
he/she/it would have snaked
they would have snaked

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