constrictor

Noun

A snake that kills its prey by constriction.

ریشه

From Latin 'constrictor', from 'constringere' (to constrict), from 'con-' (together) + 'stringere' (to bind).

مثال

• The boa constrictor is a well-known constrictor snake.
• The constrictor wrapped itself around the mouse and squeezed tightly.
• The python is another example of a constrictor.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Boa constrictor Python constrictor Constrictor snake