单词 | snorkel |
释义 | snorkel (once / 31858 pages) nv When you snorkel, you swim near the surface of the water while wearing a mask, fins, and a snorkel through which you can breathe. People like to snorkel in coral reefs, where they can see all kinds of ocean life. If you've ever taken a beach vacation, you may have had a chance to snorkel, which is similar to scuba diving except that you stay very close to the water's surface. When you snorkel, you swim slowly, watching for interesting fish and other sea creatures, and breathe through a tube that's also called a snorkel. The word was originally a nautical term for a submarine air shaft, from German navy slang, Schnorchel, or "snout." WORD FAMILYsnorkel: snorkeled, snorkeling, snorkelling, snorkels USAGE EXAMPLESDivers sent to the area where the body was discovered on Saturday found a snorkel, a cutter, a swimming cap and goggles on the seabed. The Guardian(Dec 19, 2016) Wetsuit and flippers donned, and snorkel at the ready, I plunge into the North Sea. BBC(Dec 06, 2016) The players wear masks and snorkels, which help them keep their eyes on the puck while still coming up for air. Seattle Times(Nov 28, 2016) 1n breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water Hyper breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure 2n air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time Syn|Hyper breather, schnorchel, schnorkel, snorkel breather air duct, air passage, airway a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) 3v dive with a snorkel Hyper dive swim under water |
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