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constrictor

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for constrictor.

Editorial note

The problem is that the function gets recreated every time the HotDog constrictor gets called.

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Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

That which constricts or tightens:

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of constrictor gathered in one view.

noun

That which constricts or tightens:

noun

(anatomy) A muscle whose contraction narrows a vessel or passage or compresses an organ.

noun

Ellipsis of boa constrictor, either the species Boa constrictor or a similar snake that kills by constriction. [A large tropical American snake, Boa constrictor, that kills its prey by squeezing them.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for constrictor.

noun

That which constricts or tightens:

noun

(anatomy) A muscle whose contraction narrows a vessel or passage or compresses an organ.

noun

Ellipsis of boa constrictor, either the species Boa constrictor or a similar snake that kills by constriction. [A large tropical American snake, Boa constrictor, that kills its prey by squeezing them.]

noun

(anatomy) Ellipsis of pharyngeal constrictor (“each of the muscles which constrict the pharynx”). [(anatomy) One of the three muscles that constrict the pharynx.]

Example sentences

1

The problem is that the function gets recreated every time the HotDog constrictor gets called.

2

Difficulty of adjustment might also be considered a possible strike against using the Constrictor Knot (and similar knots) for this application.

3

If you want to cause a real nightmare for anyone untying something, or remove unwanted fingers by circulation loss, constrictor knot.

4

Honorable mention to the constrictor knot for attaching to large cylinders [3].

5

As an analogy tactics are like cobra strikes and positional play is like a boa constrictor where tiny shifts strangle the opponent in the end.

6

Interestingly, the limbless boa constrictor's growth slows, but never stops.

7

Although enterprise python is akin to wrestling a boa constrictor.

8

I'd tend to look at code which has survived a million years with the same respect and concern a scientist approaching a boa constrictor.

9

Boa constrictor could be a less friendly mascot.

10

I favor the diamond knot, constrictor knot, hangman's knot, alpine butterfly loop, and Japanese square knot.

11

I don't know what kind of boa constrictor socks they've been wearing.

12

Another example would be Boa constrictor.

Quote examples

1

Yeah, Microsoft loves Linux the same way that a boa constrictor gives people "hugs" around the neck.

2

"like a pig through a boa constrictor"..

3

“if your job wasn’t performed by a cat or a boa constrictor in a Richard Scarry book I’m not sure I believe it’s necessary” Awesome quote.

4

Just with in the earshot of campers I'd say things to the counselors like "I think Kahn is back on the camp again" And in the Animal Lodge we had a huge empty tank that said "Kahn: Rare Aquatic Gargantuan Boa Constrictor" with some facts about the fact that they could grow to over 150 feet in length, and they eat mostly bear for food.

Proper noun examples

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The mission-related ship is the Constrictor, which you only bump into at the end of that mission.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use constrictor in a sentence?

The problem is that the function gets recreated every time the HotDog constrictor gets called.

What does constrictor mean?

That which constricts or tightens:

What part of speech is constrictor?

constrictor is commonly used as noun.