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constrictor 1. any of various nonvenomous snakes, such as the pythons, boas, and anaconda, that coil around and squeeze their prey to kill it 2. Anatomy any muscle that constricts or narrows a canal or passage; sphincter constrictor [kən′strik·tər] (aerospace engineering) The exit portion of the combustion chamber in some designs of ramjets, where there is a narrowing of the tube at the exhaust. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Easily spotted are bats, arboreal porcupines, boa constrictors, and night-blooming orchids. When local pet owners find their boa constrictors or spinytail iguanas have outgrown their cages, or they tire of their anteaters and piranhas, they drive them to a nearby swamp or forest, where the creatures find freedom, and maybe even mates. Unlike most snakes, which lay eggs, boa constrictors give birth to fully developed young. |
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