What is another word for rattler?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈatlə] (IPA)

Rattler is a colloquial term for a snake, especially one that is dangerous and venomous. Synonyms for rattler include viper, cobra, adder, mamba, and python. Each of these terms refers to a specific type of snake, and they can vary widely in size, color, and behavior. For example, a cobra is known for its distinctive hood and the ability to spit venom, while a python is a large, powerful constrictor that can crush its prey. Other synonyms for rattler might include serpent, reptile, and slitherer, which are more general terms that encompass a wide variety of different species.

What are the hypernyms for Rattler?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Rattler?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for rattler (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Rattler?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Rattler?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for rattler (as nouns)

Usage examples for Rattler

The rattler was very fast, and would jump over anything.
"Cattle and Cattle-breeders"
William M'Combie
He was cool, implacable, and dangerous as a rattler waiting for the opportune moment to spring.
"Garrison's Finish A Romance of the Race-Course"
W. B. M. Ferguson
Because the light was not all gone and he knew just where to look, he saw the rattler slipping away across the sand.
"The Desert Valley"
Jackson Gregory

Related words: rattlesnake, snake, slithering, snakes

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