river jack

The term "river jack" can refer to specific snakes in Europe and Africa, as well as having colloquial meanings related to river work.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

C2Herpetology

(technical, zoology)The common water snake found in Europe.

Example

  • The river jack is often seen basking on rocks near freshwater sources.

C2Herpetology

(technical, zoology)A venomous African viper known for its distinctive appearance.

Example

  • The river jack, or Bitis nasicornis, is known for its striking coloration and nasal protrusions.

B2Colloquial

(informal, slang)A person who works on or around rivers, such as a riverboat worker or guide.

Example

  • As a river jack, he knew every twist and turn of the river like the back of his hand.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "river jack":

river runningriver bottomriver ratjack inriver crabmonkey jackriver runjack aroundriver runnermangrove jackjack salmonjack rafterjack into