01 a. Of or pertaining to a snake or snakes; resembling a snake; serpentine; winding.
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Of or pertaining to a snake or snakes; resembling a snake; serpentine; winding.“The red light playing upon its gilt and carving gave it an appearance of snaky life.” — L. Wallace.
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Sly; cunning; insinuating; deceitful.“So to the coast of Jordan he directs His easy steps, girded with snaky wiles.” — Milton.
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Covered with serpents; having serpents; as, a snaky rod or wand.“That snaky-headed, Gorgon shield.” — Milton.