blacksnake
noun
a blackish racer, Coluber constrictor subspecies, of the eastern U.S., that grows to a length of 6 feet (1.8 meters).
black snake
-
a variation of
blacksnake.
Example Sentences
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The spotted black snake, also known as the blue-bellied black snake, is a species of venomous snake native to the country.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2024
Yves Saint Laurent’s was a black snake leather holster with a huge “YSL” logo weighing it down in gold metal.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2021
The illustrations feature stunning scenes of radiant sunsets, shining waterways, watchful animals, and, not least, courageous Indigenous people, young and old, taking a stand against “a black snake that will destroy the land.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2020
Most impressive of all, he was actually on James’ body, on his left thigh, inked there on a new tattoo featuring a black snake above the words, “Mamba 4 Life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2020
From under her clothes a small black snake, which had bitten Kamala, crawled away.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
