a deceitful or treacherous person
"The politician was exposed as a snake who had betrayed his own party to gain power."
a tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition
"The Snake, which rises in Wyoming and was discovered by Lewis and Clark in 1805, is now one of the largest rivers on the West Coast."
something long, thin, and flexible that resembles a snake
"The old garden hose coiled on the ground like a green snake waiting to strike."
a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes
"The plumber used a snake to clear the clog from the sink's P-trap."
A legless reptile of the sub-order Serpentes with a long, thin body and a fork-shaped tongue.
"The snake slithered across the warm rocks while flickering its fork-shaped tongue to taste the air."
In plain English: A snake is an animal with long, thin skin that has no legs and moves by sliding along the ground.
"The snake slithered across the warm pavement in search of food."
Usage: Use this word to describe either the actual animal known as a snake or something that moves in a twisting path. Avoid confusing it with "serpent," which is often used for dramatic effect rather than everyday reference.
move smoothly and sinuously, like a snake
"The gardener slipped through the narrow fence by slithering under the barbed wire."
To follow or move in a winding route.
"The hikers had to snake through the dense forest until they found the clearing."
In plain English: To snake means to move your body by twisting and turning, usually on hands and knees.
"He decided to snake his way through the crowded market to avoid the long lines."
The sixth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
"The Year of the Snake is believed by many to bring good fortune and wisdom to those born under its sign."
The word snake comes from Old English snaca, which originally meant "serpent" or "reptile." It traces back to a root meaning "to creep" or "slide," reflecting the animal's movement.