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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024snor•kel /ˈsnɔrkəl/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Nautical, Naval Termsa tube with which a swimmer can breathe while moving face down at or just below the surface of the water.
- Naval Termseither of the tubes on a submarine that reach above the surface of the water and allow a submarine to remain submerged by taking in air and venting gases.
v. [no object] - to swim while breathing with a snorkel.
snor•kel•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024snor•kel (snôr′kəl),USA pronunciation n. - Nautical, Naval TermsAlso called,[Brit.,] snort. a device permitting a submarine to remain submerged for prolonged periods, consisting of tubes extended above the surface of the water to take in air for the diesel engine and for general ventilation and to discharge exhaust gases and foul air.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa hard rubber or plastic tube through which a swimmer can breathe while moving face down at or just below the surface of the water.
v.i. - to engage in snorkeling.
- German Schnorchel air intake
- 1940–45
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