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snakewise

snakewise adverb: in the manner of a snake; serpentine, with twisting or wriggling motions.

Adverb

snakewise (not comparable)

  1. In the manner of a snake; serpentine, with twisting or wriggling motions.

Origin of snakewise

From snake + -wise.

Questions about snakewise

What does snakewise mean?
Snakewise means in the manner of a snake; serpentine, with twisting or wriggling motions.
What part of speech is snakewise?
Snakewise is an adverb.

Words near snakewise in the dictionary

  1. snakevines
  2. snakeweed
  3. snakeweeds
  4. snakewhip
  5. snakewhips
  6. snakewise
  7. snakewood
  8. snakewoods
  9. snakey
  10. snakey B
  11. snakey Bs

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