CONSTRICTOR


Meaning of CONSTRICTOR in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ' strik-t ə r

Function: noun

Date: 1735

1 : a muscle that contracts a cavity or orifice or compresses an organ

2 : a snake (as a boa constrictor) that coils around and compresses prey

3 : one that constricts

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