constrictor
/kənˈstrɪktər/
noun
- A snake that kills its prey by squeezing it tightly, such as a boa or python.
- We learned that a constrictor can swallow prey much larger than its head.
- Constrictors are not venomous; they rely on their powerful muscles.
- The zoo has a large constrictor in the reptile house.
- Something that squeezes or compresses, such as a muscle or a device.
- A blood pressure cuff acts as a constrictor on your arm.
- The doctor explained that the constrictor muscle helps control the pupil of the eye.
- The plumber used a pipe constrictor to stop the flow of water.