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Meaning of "snake pit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNAKE PIT

snake pit  [sneɪk pɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNAKE PIT

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Snake pit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SNAKE PIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

snake pit

Snake pit

Snake pits are places of horror, torture and even death in European legends and fairy tales. The Viking warlord Ragnar Lodbrok is said to have been thrown into a snake pit and died there, after his army had been defeated in battle by King Aelle II of Northumbria. An older legend recorded in Atlakviða and Oddrúnargrátr tells that Attila the Hun murdered Gunnarr, the King of Burgundy, in a snake pit. In a medieval German poem, Dietrich von Bern is thrown into a snake pit by the giant Sigenot - he is protected by a magical jewel that had been given to him earlier by a dwarf. Nothing however supports the assumption that snake pits were ever actually maintained or used for torture or execution. The necessary effort and the risks would have been far too big for something the effect of which could hardly been foreseen or controlled with sufficient precision. In common metaphorical usage, a snake pit can mean any institution or organization led in an inept or inhumane way, or an institution containing many people who may be hostile, untrustworthy, or otherwise treacherous.

Definition of snake pit in the English dictionary

The definition of snake pit in the dictionary is a place characterized by chaos, mutual hostility, or extreme competitiveness. Other definition of snake pit is a mental hospital or asylum.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SNAKE PIT


armpit
ˈɑːmˌpɪt
carpet
ˈkɑːpɪt
cockpit
ˈkɒkˌpɪt
decrepit
dɪˈkrɛpɪt
drapet
ˈdræpɪt
moppet
ˈmɒpɪt
muppet
ˈmʌpɪt
pit
pɪt
Pitt
pɪt
poppit
ˈpɒpɪt
pulpit
ˈpʊlpɪt
puppet
ˈpʌpɪt
respite
ˈrɛspɪt
snippet
ˈsnɪpɪt
spit
spɪt
sumpit
ˈsʌmpɪt
tapet
ˈtæpɪt
tappet
ˈtæpɪt
trumpet
ˈtrʌmpɪt
whippet
ˈwɪpɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNAKE PIT

snake
snake charmer
snake dance
snake eyes
snake fence
snake fly
snake in the grass
snake juice
snake mackerel
snake oil
Snake River
snake´s head
snakebird
snakebit
snakebite
snakebitten
snakefish
snakehead
snakelike
snakemouth

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNAKE PIT

barbecue pit
bear pit
borrow pit
catch pit
clay pit
coal pit
gravel pit
inspection pit
lime pit
mosh pit
open pit
orchestra pit
stone pit
the pit

Synonyms and antonyms of snake pit in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «snake pit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNAKE PIT

Find out the translation of snake pit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of snake pit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «snake pit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蛇坑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nido de serpientes
570 millions of speakers

English

snake pit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साँप गड्ढे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثعبان حفرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Snake Pit
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ninho de cobras
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যাল পিট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fosse aux serpents
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lubang ular
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schlangengrube
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヘビピット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뱀 구덩이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Snake pit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con rắn hố
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாம்பு குழி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

साप खड्डा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yılan yuvası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

snake Pit
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

snake Pit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Snake Pit
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

groapă sarpe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φίδι pit
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

slang put
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

orm grop
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snake pit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of snake pit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNAKE PIT»

The term «snake pit» is regularly used and occupies the 62.723 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNAKE PIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about snake pit

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNAKE PIT»

Discover the use of snake pit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to snake pit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Snake Pit
Following a mental collapse, a woman is placed in a mental institution by her husband where her depression is treated by electric shock, hydrotherapy, drugs, and psychoanalysis
Mary Jane Ward, 1983
2
In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit
The memoirs of an aerial gunner in the Vietnam War, who served for 1 year in an experimental multi-national force, the 135th Assault Helicopter Company.
Michael D. Guard, 2008
3
The Snake Pit: The Master of Hestviken
Set in medieval Norway, the books follow Olav and Ingunn, who, though raised as brother and sister, have become lovers in a world caught between the fading sphere of pagan worship and vendettas and the expansion of Christianity.
Sigrid Undset, 2010
4
Slocum 412: Slocum and the Snake-Pit Slavers
Slocum and the Snake-Pit Slavers The longest-running Western series in America today, the Slocum adventures by Jake Logan have entertained readers since 1975. DON’T MISS OTHERS IN THE SERIES!
Jake Logan, 2013
5
The Trailsman #345: South Pass Snake Pit
The Trailsman falls into a nest of vipers On the trail of missing pioneers, Skye Fargo comes across a vile encampment ruled with a blood-soaked fist by the imperious Philly Denton and his crew of killers.
Jon Sharpe, 2010
6
Slash: Surviving Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver & Rock's ...
A human cartoon of hair, super-strength cigarettes and the rock world's most famous top hat, Slash is one of the most iconic guitarists in recent memory.
Paul Stenning, 2007
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LIFE
WHILE HER FELLOW INMATES WRITHE AND RAVE AROUND HER, AN INSANE YOUNG WOMAN (OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND) BEGINS TO IMAGINE HERSELF IN A SNAKE PIT MOVIE OF THE WEEK: 72 Finest precision writing instrument of ...
8
The Movies That Changed Us: Reflections on the Screen
That is a very difficult claim to verify because few of the bills introduced or regulations changed or funding increases implemented specifically mentioned Snake Pit as a motivating factor. Still, the studio's speculation is fair. Meaningful changes ...
Nick Clooney, 2010
9
A Hoosier Sampler: An Anthology of Indiana Writers
When one thinks of The Snake Pit it is likely to be of Olivia de Havilland's role in the movie version in 1948 which won her an academy award nomination. The novel itself (1946) remains the author's best known work. It is based on her own ...
James Alvin Huston, 2000
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Snake Pits, Talking Cures & Magic Bullets: A History of ...
Looks at how the mentally ill have been treated throughout history, focusing on advances made in the 19th and 20th centuries regarding mental hospitals, medications, and social acceptance.
Deborah Kent, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNAKE PIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term snake pit is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Snake Pit: A Reptile Rescue Operation
Snakes, geckos and bearded dragons are just some of the reptiles in homes across the Twin Ports right now. But some need to be rescued just like cats and ... «FOX 21 Online, Jul 15»
2
Historic Snake Pit ready for summer
Ah, maybe to recognize the beginning of summer and Father's Day you'll head up the Coeur d'Alene River. An interesting stop could be at The Snake Pit at 1480 ... «Coeur d'Alene Press, Jun 15»
3
Watch moment terrified hiker stumbles across snake pit full of …
A hiker was in for a nasty shock when he stumbled across a snake pit full of slithering reptiles while out walking. The man found dozens of the the animals ... «mirror.co.uk, May 15»
4
The Indy 500 Snake Pit Giveaway Featuring Kaskade, Steve Aoki …
Chicago's very own React Presents doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon with all the events they have been putting out as of recent and The Snake ... «Your EDM, May 15»
5
IMS announces Indy 500 Snake Pit lineup: Kaskade, Aoki and A-track
Snake Pit presented by Miller Lite ticket prices range from $15 for general admission to ... For more information about the Snake Pit and where to get tickets, visit ... «WRTV Indianapolis, Mar 15»
6
Live From Snake Pit
KRBC's Mallory Coon went live in the snake pit to show us just how Texas tough she really is. Chris Soles from the Sweetwater Jaycess says that all of the ... «Big Country Homepage, Mar 15»
7
Snake Pit opens at Dorney Park
"Snake Pit lasts roughly about 20 seconds," said Dorney Park general ... Once you free-fall, Snake Pit sends you on one of three looped body slides, each with ... «WFMZ Allentown, May 14»
8
Snake Pit DJ says US is catching up to world's sounds
Hardwell, a Dutch DJ-producer who headlined Sunday's Indy 500 Snake Pit concert inside Turn 3, is touring the United States with a sensation of "finally, about ... «Indianapolis Star, May 14»
9
Indy 500 Snake Pit: A Rookie's Guide
There's an art to all the partying in the Snake Pit during the Indianapolis 500. I caught up with nine veteran Snake Pitters to mine them for tips that all first-timers ... «Indianapolis Monthly, May 14»
10
Indy's “Snake Pit” adds Hardwell, NERVO, Dillon Francis for race …
It may not be the original “Snake Pit” in Turn 1, but the revived and revamped “Snake Pit” in Turn 3 is pulling out all the stops to increase its profile and stature in ... «NBCSports.com, Mar 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Snake pit [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/snake-pit>. Apr 2024 ».
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