Snake

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Snake


Argot for taking on characteristics of a snake.

 

Inflected Forms(s):

 

Snaking (adjective), Snakes (present tense) (plural), Snaked (past tense)

 

Comments:

 

This naming adaptation for the Self-defense Techniques uses animal characteristics to derive the meaning in the context used. In this case, to entwine or coil around.

 

Technically, this is and is not an argot, depending upon meaning used.

 

Opposite(s):

 

Bear, Crane, Eagle, Falcon, Feathers, Hoof, Horns, Panther, Ram, Serpent, Talon, Tiger

 

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

 

Gathering of the Snakes, Parting of the Snakes, Snakes of Wisdom, Snaking Talon