cobra

[US]/'kəʊbrə/
[UK]/'kobrə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. cobra

Phrases & Collocations

cobra bite

cobra venom

Example Sentences

Cobra cardiotoxin (CTX) is the major component of cobra snake venom.

Quien presta al amigo, a menudo cobra un enemigo.

On intravenous urogram the ureterocele usually showed a positive cobra-head dilatation.

Sanyal says he determined that the serpents teeming around Mushari are indeed 'monocled cobras, highly poisonous no doubt.

It's venom possess neurotoxic, cardiotoxic and hemotoxic properties.The clinical features of cobra bite are various, depend on the species and the ratio of the venous component.

The cobra slithered silently through the grass.

The snake charmer handled the cobra with ease.

The cobra's venom is highly toxic.

The cobra raised its hood in a defensive stance.

Fear gripped the crowd as the cobra emerged from its basket.

The mongoose is known for its ability to kill cobras.

The cobra's hiss sent shivers down my spine.

The cobra's striking speed is incredibly fast.

The cobra's scales shimmered in the sunlight.

Local legends tell tales of a mystical cobra that guards hidden treasure.

Real-world Examples

So we won't kill that cobra or something.

Source: American English dialogue

If he pulls up a cobra, its bite could kill him.

Source: Human Planet

Like have you ever seen a cobra by your house?

Source: American English dialogue

Jet packs and aquatic cobras! I should have known.

Source: Universal Dialogue for Children's Animation

No, I won't kill it. Killing of cobra is very illegal in India.

Source: American English dialogue

I have seen a lot of cobras, and fighting with cobras, each other, but run away so I can not.

Source: American English dialogue

Alan Heath was recently bitten by cape cobra in this wetland area in North Cape Town.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

Met Gala, I wore a tuxedo from Gucci with at diamond encrusted sort of a cobra on the back.

Source: 73 Quick Questions and Answers with Celebrities (Bilingual Selection)

'Those about him would have killed the cobra, but he prevented them.

Source: Magician

At last he took a great cobra from his sack and began to handle it.

Source: Magician

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