Meaning of the word rattlesnake in English

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rattlesnake

US /ˈræt̬.əl.sneɪk/

UK /ˈræt̬.əl.sneɪk/

a venomous American pit viper with a series of horny rings on the tail that make a rattling sound when vibrated

Example:

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Be careful when hiking in the desert; you might encounter a rattlesnake.

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The distinctive sound of a rattlesnake's tail warns of its presence.

Synonym:

crotalus pit viper

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