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Definition of keelback

keelback

/ˈkiːlˌbæk/
keel · back
Plural:keelbacks
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keelback Lexical Profile

keelback Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various mostly aquatic or semi-aquatic colubrid snakes native to Asia and Australasia, characterized by prominent ridges or keels along their dorsal scales.

Example

"The Australian keelback is one of the few native predators capable of eating highly toxic cane toads without ill effects."

• Rhymes for keelback

• Nearby Words

kebab
keel
keel-billed toucan
keelback
keeled
keeled rat snake
keelson

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'keel' and 'back', named for the prominent, raised ridges (keels) running down the center of their dorsal scales.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keelback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keelback
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