Rattlesnake

Quick meaning: Rattlesnake is a noun meaning Any of various venomous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.

Meaning

Any of various venomous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.

Example Sentences

Hooded rattlesnakes, horned toads, and lizards crawl in the dust and among the rocks.

The country ran shuttles and posted signs encouraging visitors to enjoy the display responsibly, but those precautions didn't prevent rattlesnake bites, twisted ankles, heat exhaustion, Instacelebs and other selfie-takers lying in or otherwise trampling the delicate blooms they'd come to see.

Generally not aggressive, rattlesnakes strike when threatened or deliberately provoked, but given room they will retreat. Most snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing. The majority of snakebites occur on the hands, feet and ankles.

Word Forms

• rattlesnakes
• rattle snake

Synonyms for rattlesnake

Depending on context, synonyms include rattler.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rattler, snake, serpent, plantain, rattle, coontail.

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