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snor·kel
(snôr′kəl)n.
1. A breathing apparatus for swimmers and surface divers that allows swimming or continuous use of a face mask without lifting the head to breathe, consisting of a tube that curves out of the mouth and extends above the surface of the water.
2. A retractable vertical tube in a diesel-engine submarine that contains air-intake and exhaust pipes for the engines and for ventilation, permitting extended periods of submergence at periscope depth.
intr.v. snor·keled, snor·kel·ing, snor·kels
To swim or dive under water with a snorkel and often with a face mask and fins.
[German Schnorchel, from dialectal, nose (from its resemblance in shape to a nose).]
snor′kel·er n.
snorkel
(ˈsnɔːkəl)n
1. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a device allowing a swimmer to breathe while face down on the surface of the water, consisting of a bent tube fitting into the mouth and projecting above the surface
2. (Nautical Terms) (on a submarine) a retractable vertical device containing air-intake and exhaust pipes for the engines and general ventilation: its use permits extended periods of submergence at periscope depth
3. (Military) military a similar device on a tank, enabling it to cross shallow water obstacles
4. (Clothing & Fashion) a type of parka or anorak with a hood that projects beyond the face
vb, -kels, -kelling or -kelled, -kels, -keling or -keled
(Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) (intr) to swim with a snorkel
[C20: from German Schnorchel; related to German schnarchen to snore]
snor•kel
(ˈsnɔr kəl)n.
1. a tube through which a swimmer can breathe while moving face down at or just below the surface of the water.
2. either of the tubes extended above the surface of the water that allow a submarine to remain submerged by taking in air and venting gases.
v.i. 3. to swim while breathing by means of a snorkel.
[1940–45; < German Schnorchel]
snor′kel•er, n.
snorkel
Past participle: snorkelled
Gerund: snorkelling
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Noun | 1. | ![]() breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure |
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Verb | 1. | snorkel - dive with a snorkel dive - swim under water; "the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells" |
Translations
أُنْبُوبَةُ التَّنَفُسِ لِلْغَطْسجِهاز التَّنَفُّس تَحْتَ الماء
dýchací trubicešnorchl
snorkel
snorkkeli
dihalica
légzõcsõ
öndunarpípa
シュノーケル
스노클
vamzdelis
gaisa pievads/caurulīte
dýchacia trubica
snorkel
ท่อช่วยหายใจในน้ำ
ống thở khi lặn
snorkel
[ˈsnɔːkl]A. N [of swimmer] → tubo m de respiración; [of submarine] → snorquel m, esnorquel m
B. VI → bucear con tubo respiratorio
snorkel
[ˈsnɔːkl]1. n (of submarine) → presa d'aria; (of swimmer) → respiratore m subacqueo, boccaglio
snorkel
(ˈsnoːkəl) noun a tube with the end(s) above water for allowing an underwater swimmer to breathe or a submarine to take in air.