snakebite
part of speech
noun (a snakebite, snakebites; also written snake bite)
meaning for a pupil
1) A snakebite is a bite from a snake, or the wound it leaves; some snakebites are venomous (poisonous) and need a hospital fast. tree →
2) (UK, adults) Snakebite is also an alcoholic drink of lager mixed with cider, sold in pubs; it is for adults only. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science and nature lessons snakebites come up with venomous snakes such as adders in the UK, rattlesnakes in the USA and brown snakes and taipans in Australia. First aid: keep still and calm, call emergency services, keep the bitten limb still (in Australia a firm pressure bandage is used); do not cut the wound or suck out venom. Antivenom is the medicine that treats it. Phrases: "treat a snakebite", "snakebite kit", "die of snakebite".
examples
- He was taken to hospital with a snakebite on his ankle. tree →
- Snakebites are rare in the UK, but adders can bite if trodden on. tree →
- The ranger explained what to do in case of a snakebite. tree →
- Antivenom saves many people after a snakebite. tree →
- In Australia, bushwalkers carry a bandage for snakebites. tree →
- Dad's friend ordered a snakebite at the pub, which is lager and cider. tree →
- Wear boots in long grass to avoid a snakebite. tree →
note
Countable: a snakebite, snakebites. Myth: sucking out venom or using a tourniquet is wrong and can make things worse. Most snakes are not venomous, but you should treat every bite as serious until a doctor checks. The drink sense is UK pub talk and only for adults.
Trees and pragmatics
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