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- [kuh n-strik-ter]
- /kənˈstrɪk tər/
- /kənˈstrɪk.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-strik-ter]
- /kənˈstrɪk tər/
Definitions of constrictor word
- noun constrictor any of various nonvenomous snakes, such as the pythons, boas, and anaconda, that coil around and squeeze their prey to kill it 3
- noun constrictor any muscle that constricts or narrows a canal or passage; sphincter 3
- noun constrictor a person or thing that constricts 3
- noun constrictor something that constricts 3
- noun constrictor a muscle that contracts a cavity or opening, or compresses an organ 3
- noun constrictor a snake that kills by coiling around its prey and squeezing, thereby making breathing impossible 3
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Origin of constrictor
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1700-10; See origin at constrict, -tor
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Parts of speech for Constrictor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
constrictor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
constrictor usage trend in Literature
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