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Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊə] (IPA)

The word "boa" refers to a type of non-venomous snake that is typically found in tropical regions. Some synonyms for boa include python, constrictor, serpentine, and coil. The python is a larger type of snake, often found in Asia and Africa, that also constricts its prey. The term constrictor refers to the snake's method of killing its prey by squeezing it tightly with its strong muscles. The words serpentine and coil both refer to the snake's long, curved body shape. While most boas are fairly small and harmless, there are a few species that can grow to be quite large and dangerous.
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Usage examples for Boa

"He did so, sir," resumed Magennis, "and he got his pay, and there's nothing between us; and I told him so, and more besides; for I said, 'You may flatter them and crawl to them; you may be as servile as a serpent or a boa-constrictor to them; but take my word for it, Mister Joe,-or Counsellor Nelligan, if you like it better,-they'll never forget who and what you are,-the son of old Dan there, of the High Street,-and you 've a better chance to be the Chief Justice than the husband of Mary Martin!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Finally, in spite of the fact that it had now attained the dimensions of a well-developed boa constrictor, he took it to live in his quarters.
"Once a Greech"
Evelyn E. Smith
Struggle as he would he could not free himself; it was a huge boa-constrictor that was closing about him like bands of iron, and was just about to crush him to death when the lion disappeared and a little boy in a blue serge suit wriggled away, sobbing out: Oh, Mother!
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann

Famous quotes with Boa

  • The fact is that as soon as they reach Baghdad gates, we will besiege them and slaughter them. Until now they have refused to do battle with us. They are just going places. One can describe them as a boa: when it feels threatened, it runs to somewhere else.
    Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
  • Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor.
    Noel Coward
  • Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather boa!
    Allen Ginsberg
  • I have been wearing black, which was a reaction to the Ginger thing. But now I have hopes and I can be anything. Tomorrow I might be naked with a feather boa, who knows?
    Geri Halliwell
  • He and I were about as compatible as a rat and a boa constrictor.
    Stevie Nicks

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