WHAT DOES CONSTRICTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of constrictor in the English dictionary
The first definition of constrictor in the dictionary is any of various nonvenomous snakes, such as the pythons, boas, and anaconda, that coil around and squeeze their prey to kill it. Other definition of constrictor is any muscle that constricts or narrows a canal or passage; sphincter. Constrictor is also a person or thing that constricts.
2 QUOTES WITH «CONSTRICTOR»
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constrictor.
Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor.
He and I were about as compatible as a rat and a boa constrictor.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSTRICTOR»
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constrictor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Common diseases and disorders are thoroughly covered, with IBD, an epidemic viral disease in captive boas, discussed in great detail. All subspecies and many of the currently bred pattern and colour morphs can be found in this book.
Philippe De Vosjoli, Roger Klingenberg, Jeff Ronne, 2001
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Don't Feed the Babysitter to Your Boa
Constrictor: 43 ...
"Discusses rules that are so ridiculous you will never follow them."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Looks at constrictor snakes from around the world, including the anaconda, boa constrictor, Burmese python, and Cuban wood snake.
Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the boa constrictor and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator.
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Alice and the boa
constrictor
After learning in science class that boa constrictors make wonderful pets, Alice saves her money until she has enough to buy Sir Lancelot.
Laurie Adams, Allison Coudert, Emily Arnold McCully, 1983
An introduction to boa constrictor snakes.
‘A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village.’ —BL. ‘Children will love it.’ —H.
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Boas and Pythons of the World
Although the Boa Constrictor is one of the most instantly recognizable of all
American serpents, it is also, taxonomically, one of the most confusing. How
many subspecies have been described, how many of them are valid, and
whether they ...
The pharyngeal plexus of nerves will be identified and the borders of the
pharyngeal constrictor muscles will be defined. The stylopharyngeus muscle and
glossopharyngeal nerve will be identified. The contents of the carotid sheath will
be ...
Patrick W. Tank, John Charles Boileau Grant, 2012
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Endoscopic Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders
medius, or middle constrictor muscle of the pharynx. Its fibers fan out and course
superiorly like the fibers of the superior constrictor to insert into the pharyngeal
raphe; however, they ascend at a less acute angle. A portion of the superior
fibers ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSTRICTOR»
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constrictor is used in the context of the following news items.
Snake on a wire: photos show boa constrictor's escape attempt
A boa constrictor was spotted slithering along a telephone wire in Anglesey after slipping out of its tank and climbing out of an open window. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Stream Wovoka Gentle's new track 'Wovoka' [405 Premiere]
... the track will accelerate your pulses from the moment you press play, instantly hypnotising you and devouring your mind like a boa constrictor ... «The 405, Jul 15»
Relax! Missing snake found after a three-day adventure
THE 4ft boa constrictor snake that went missing in Immingham last week has been found. The owner had raised the alarm on Facebook after ... «Grimsby Telegraph, Jul 15»
10 Fascinating Facts About Kissing, Because It's International …
Also on the list of pets people want to kiss are birds at seven percent and reptiles at two percent… because kissing a boa constrictor just warms ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
Black Milwaukee, Wake Up!
Take the present in-your-face arrogance of the MEGA NBA Milwaukee Bucks arena deal that has a 30-year Anaconda Boa Constrictor squeeze ... «urbanmilwaukee, Jul 15»
NITZEL: Exotic wildlife to visit Crestview library next week
You'll meet: a Paraguayan screaming hairy armadillo, a boa constrictor, collared aracari (toucan), an Argentine black and white tegu and a ... «Crestview News Bulletin, Jul 15»
St. Thomas Police Investigate After Woman Spotted Walking With …
Officers say they went out to investigate and found a 19-year-old woman walking with her very large red-tail boa constrictor. The young woman ... «Am980 London News, Jul 15»
4ft boa constrictor snake on the loose in Immingham
He wrote this morning: "Not to alarm anyone, but my snake got out yesterday. If anyone sees him slithering about, please message me. He's 4ft ... «Grimsby Telegraph, Jul 15»
Conor McGregor Open to Floyd Mayweather Boxing Match as UFC …
... when placing an emphasis on an MMA bout, with McGregor saying he would "wrap around him like a boa constrictor and strangle him.". «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Calgary woman finds a boa constrictor in her kitchen
A Calgary woman woke from her first night in a new house to learn she had an unexpected roommate: a metre-long boa constrictor snake, ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
