boa

A large snake that kills animals by wrapping around them and squeezing them.

• The boa lay under a branch.
• The keeper fed the boas yesterday.
• A boa constrictor wraps its body around its prey.

Common phrases: boa constrictor, pet boa, large boa

A long scarf made of feathers or fur, worn loosely around the neck or shoulders.

• She wore a pink boa.
• Feathers fell from his boa during the dance.
• The costume box contained hats and several feather boas.

Similar words: feather scarf

Common phrases: feather boa, pink boa, wear a boa