a. 1. Of or pertaining to a snake or snakes; resembling a snake; serpentine; winding. [ 1913 Webster ] The red light playing upon its gilt and carving gave it an appearance of snaky life. L. Wallace. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Sly; cunning; insinuating; deceitful. [ 1913 Webster ] So to the coast of Jordan he directs His easy steps, girded with snaky wiles. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Covered with serpents; having serpents; as, a snaky rod or wand. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] That snaky-headed, Gorgon shield. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] |