anaconda
nounUK /ˌænəˈkɒndə/
US /ˌænəˈkɑːndə/
A very big snake that lives in water and squeezes its food.
The anaconda slid quietly into the river.
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2. A large South American boa that kills by squeezing and lives near water.
Anacondas are among the heaviest snakes in the world.
3. A type of software package manager used for installing and managing Python and other programs.
She used Anaconda to set up her data science tools.
4. A roller coaster or ride known for its twisting, snake-like track.
The kids screamed with joy on the Anaconda roller coaster.
5. A nickname for something long, winding, or tightly gripping.
The traffic jam was an anaconda of cars stretching for miles.