snake head

/ˈsneɪkˌhɛd/
noun
  1. A long, narrow, pointed part of something that resembles the head of a snake, such as the end of a tool or a plant root.
    • The gardener carefully trimmed the snake-head of the invasive weed.
    • The old plow had a snake-head tip that cut through the soil easily.
    • She used a snake-head attachment on the vacuum to reach into tight corners.
  2. A type of fish with a long, snake-like body and a head that looks like a snake's, often found in freshwater.
    • The snake-head fish is known for its ability to breathe air and survive out of water.
    • Fishermen caught a large snake-head in the lake last weekend.
    • Some people keep snake-heads in aquariums, but they can be aggressive.
  3. A person who smuggles people across borders, especially from China to other countries, often in dangerous conditions.
    • The documentary exposed how snake-heads exploit vulnerable people.
    • The snake-head was arrested for organizing illegal border crossings.
    • Many migrants paid a snake-head to help them reach a new country.
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