whipsnake

• Любая из нескольких маленьких, быстро движущихся змей, характеризующихся длинным, похожим на кнут хвостом.

Any of several small, fast-moving snakes characterized by a long, whiplike tail.

1. C1formal

   Any of several small, slender, fast-moving snakes characterized by a long, thin, whiplike tail.

   Быстрая змея

   • The whipsnake darted across the trail with incredible speed.
   • Herpetologists study the behavior of the whipsnake in its natural habitat.
   • A whipsnake's long tail helps it balance while moving quickly.

   Synonymscoachwhipcoachwhip snakewhip snake