单词	constrictor
释义	constrictor noun con·​stric·​tor kən-ˈstrik-tər  1 : a muscle that contracts a cavity or orifice or compresses an organ 2 : a snake (such as a boa constrictor) that coils around and compresses prey 3 : one that constricts Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The Burmese python is a large nonvenomous constrictor that is an invasive species in Florida. Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2022 The constrictor cuts off blood flow to the heart and brain. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2022 Police said the younger man kept 11 non-venomous constrictor snakes and a gecko in his apartment, in terrariums and drawers. Fox News, 5 July 2021 Case in point: Corn snakes, a popular, nonvenomous pet which winds around prey constrictor-style, love dining on mice. Adam Hadhazy, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2021 How about python jerky, a plate of constrictor and grits for breakfast or maybe a nice Christmas cookie whipped up with snake-yolk dough? orlandosentinel.com, 28 Dec. 2020 The function of this ACE2 is to break down angiotensin 2, a vasal constrictor. Lauren Caruba, ExpressNews.com, 9 July 2020 Scientists say the giant constrictor snakes, which can grow over 20 feet (6 meters) long, have eliminated 99% of the native mammals in the Everglades, decimating food sources for native predators such as panthers and alligators. Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2019 The pythons are mostly ambush hunters, and constrictors. Gena Steffens, Smithsonian, 11 July 2019 See More Word History First Known Use 1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing constrictor boa constrictor boa constrictor Kids Definition constrictor noun con·​stric·​tor kən-ˈstrik-tər  : a snake (as a boa) that kills its prey by coiling around and crushing it Medical Definition constrictor noun con·​stric·​tor -ˈstrik-tər  : a muscle that contracts a cavity or orifice or compresses an organ see inferior constrictor, middle constrictor, superior constrictor constrictor noun as in boa Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance boa cobra anaconda rattlesnake python bushmaster copperhead mamba asp krait adder taipan moccasin pit viper racer blacksnake rat snake indigo snake king cobra water snake coral snake king snake sidewinder green snake garter snake bull snake milk snake sea snake sea serpent hognose snake gopher snake blue racer fer-de-lance pine snake horned viper worm snake chicken snake water moccasin black racer diamondback rattlesnake viper cottonmouth moccasin puff adder snake serpent
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