snakeling, snakelet (a hatchling snake); diminutive of serpent; a small snake, little snake, snakey; an iron circle with spikes to which squibs were attached, used in a breach
action of pressing something together; result of this action; a tool serving to press one or more objects together; Press or pinces allowing to press together the two parts of a mould together; the clutches or talons of a raptor, or of a bird; Closed space in which something (such as vegetables) is conserved
to close ranks (to regroup forces); to close ranks (to stay united, to make a show of unity, especially to the public; to maintain silence and secrecy in the face of some external threat)