noun
- wounds or injuries caused by the bite of a snake, especially venomous snakes
- a type of alcoholic drink made by mixing beer and cider
Usage: plural form of snakebite
Usage: British slang; informal
Examples
- The hospital treated several snakebites during the summer hiking season.
- Most snakebites are not fatal if treated promptly with antivenom.
- The wilderness guide taught us how to prevent snakebites while camping.
- Emergency rooms in rural areas often stock antivenom for snakebites.
- He ordered two snakebites at the pub after work.
- The bartender mixed equal parts beer and cider to make the snakebites.