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snake·bite

(snāk′bīt′)
n.
1. The bite of a snake.
2. Poisoning resulting from the bite of a venomous snake.
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snakebite

(ˈsneɪkˌbaɪt)
n
1. (Pathology) a bite inflicted by a snake, esp a venomous one
2. (Brewing) a drink of cider and lager
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snake•bite

(ˈsneɪkˌbaɪt)

n.
1. the bite of a snake, esp. of one that is venomous.
2. the resulting painful, toxic condition.
[1830–40]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. snakebite - a bite inflicted by a (venomous) snake
bite - a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
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Translations
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snakebite

[ˈsneɪkbaɪt] N → mordedura f de serpiente, picadura f de serpiente
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snakebite

snake bite [ˈsneɪkbaɪt] n → morsure f de serpent snake charmer n → charmeur/euse m/f de serpent snakes and ladders n sorte de jeu de l'oie
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snakebite

[ˈsneɪkˌbaɪt] n → morso di serpente
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