constrictor

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

con·stric·tor

noun \-ˈstrik-tər\

Definition of CONSTRICTOR

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

First Known Use of CONSTRICTOR

1735

Rhymes with CONSTRICTOR

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