snake

• Ein langgestrecktes, beinloses Reptil, das sich gleitend auf dem Boden fortbewegt und in vielen Lebensräumen weltweit vorkommt.

A long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground, often found in various habitats worldwide.

1. A1formal

   A long, legless reptile that moves by sliding on its belly.

   Schlange

   • A snake slithered across the path in the forest.
   • Some snakes are venomous and can be dangerous.
   • The zoo has a large collection of tropical snakes.

   Synonymeophidianserpent

2. Deceitful personB2informal

   A person who is treacherous, untrustworthy, or deceitful.

   hinterhältige Person

   • He's a snake who will betray you for his own gain.
   • Don't trust him; he's a snake in the grass.
   • She called him a snake after he lied to the whole team.

   Synonymebetrayerdeceiverratserpentsneaktraitortricksterviper

• Sich wie eine Schlange winden oder schlängeln; etwas in gewundener, schlangenartiger Weise ziehen oder führen.

A verb meaning to move or twist like a snake, or to pull or drag something in a sinuous manner.

1. Move like a snakeB2formal

   To move in a twisting, winding, or sinuous manner, like a snake.

   Sich schlängeln

   • The river snaked through the valley.
   • The road snakes around the mountain.
   • The procession snaked through the narrow streets.

   Synonymecrawlcurveglidemeanderslithertwistundulatewindwormwrigglewrithe

2. To steal or take slylyB2informal

   To take something stealthily or dishonestly.

   Stehlen

   • He snaked the last piece of cake when no one was looking.
   • She snaked the idea from her colleague.
   • They snaked the money from the cash register.

   Synonymeappropriatefilchliftnickpilferpinchpurloinsneakstealswipe