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rattlesnake

 
pronunciation:
rae tl sneIk
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part of speech: noun
definition: A rattlesnake is a type of snake found in North, Central, and South America. A rattlesnake can be dangerous because its bite can put poison into your body. A rattlesnake makes a noise with its tail that sounds like little hard things moving and hitting around inside it.
Juan thought he heard the sound of a rattlesnake, so he turned around quietly and then moved carefully away.
 
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