constrictor

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Noun constrictor has 1 sense

constrictor - any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils
--₁ is a kind of snake, serpent, ophidian
--₁ has particulars: boa
Derived form: verb constrict₁

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Constrictor

Noun

1. A type of snake that kills its prey by squeezing it tightly.

Example sentence: The boa constrictor wrapped itself around the small mammal, constricting it until the life drained out of its body.

Noun

2. A device or mechanism used to constrict or tighten something.

Example sentence: The weightlifter used a wrist constrictor to improve his grip and prevent injuries while lifting heavy weights.

Verb

1. To squeeze or tighten something, reducing its size or preventing movement.

Example sentence: The surgeon used a clamp to constrict the blood vessels and control bleeding during the operation.

Adjective

1. Describing a muscle or organ that contracts or tightens.

Example sentence: The patient's constrictor muscles were strained, causing discomfort and limited movement in the neck region.

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