constrictor

[kənˈstrɪktər]

constrictor Definition

  • 1a snake that kills its prey by coiling around and squeezing it
  • 2a muscle that contracts or tightens a body part

Using constrictor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "constrictor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The anaconda is one of the largest constrictors in the world.

  • Example

    The constrictor muscles in the throat help to regulate breathing and swallowing.

constrictor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for constrictor

Phrases with constrictor

  • a knot used to bind an object tightly

    Example

    He used a constrictor knot to secure the rope to the tree.

  • a muscle that contracts or tightens a body part, such as the pupils of the eye or the blood vessels

    Example

    The constrictor muscle in the iris controls the size of the pupil.

  • a snake that kills its prey by coiling around and squeezing it

    Example

    The boa constrictor is a well-known constrictor snake.

Origins of constrictor

from Latin 'constrictus', meaning 'drawn together'

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Summary: constrictor in Brief

A 'constrictor' [kənˈstrɪktər] is a type of snake that kills its prey by coiling around and squeezing it. It can also refer to a muscle that contracts or tightens a body part. Examples include the anaconda, which is one of the largest constrictors in the world, and the constrictor muscles in the throat that help regulate breathing and swallowing.