boa
Example Sentences
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Hoot flitted about the room, a rainbow-tufted boa trailing behind her as she read about 10 books to the children.
From Washington Post
He loved cars and pets and kept several boa constrictors in addition to the couple’s two dogs.
From New York Times
He likened the situation to a boa constrictor killing its prey by depriving it of oxygen.
From Los Angeles Times
Those unable to travel were treated to presentations by Ms. Matola, who zipped around the country on her motorcycle with a boa constrictor.
From Washington Post
They describe United as “like a boa constrictor,” squeezing the group “from all angles.”
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.