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Definition of watersnake
watersnake
/ˈwɔːtərˌsneɪk/
wa · ter · snake
Plural:watersnakes
watersnake Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
Any of various nonvenomous, semiaquatic snakes belonging to the family Colubridae (especially the North American genus Nerodia and Eurasian genus Natrix) that inhabit freshwater environments and feed primarily on fish and amphibians.
Example
"A harmless northern watersnake was basking on a sunlit log near the edge of the pond."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Watersnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/watersnake