constriction Meaning and Definition
1. n. the action or process of compressing
2. n. a tight feeling in some part of the body
3. n. tight or narrow compression
4. n. a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
Constriction is a method used by various snake species to kill their prey. Although some species of venomous and mildly venomous snakes do use constriction to subdue their prey, most snakes which use constriction lack venom.
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