[ˈænəˌkɒndə, ˌænəˈkɒndə]

Definitions

1. noun

a large, thick, heavy-bodied snake of the boa constrictor family, found in the wetlands of South America

“The anaconda was wrapped tightly around its prey, squeezing the life out of it.”

2. verb

to wrap or encircle something, typically in a constricting manner, like the anaconda does to its prey

“The vine anaconda the old tree trunk with its thick, woody tendrils.”