sea snake

/si sneɪk/
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Other forms: sea snakes

Definitions of sea snake
  1. noun
    any of numerous venomous aquatic viviparous snakes having a fin-like tail; of warm littoral seas; feed on fish which they immobilize with quick-acting venom
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    type of:
    ophidian, serpent, snake
    limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
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