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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024snort /snɔrt/USA pronunciation v. - Animal Behavior[no object] to force the breath violently through the nose with a loud, harsh sound.
- to express (contempt, anger, etc.) by a snort: [no object]snorted in disbelief.[used with quotations]"Ridiculous!'' he snorted, ''It'll never work.''
- to make sounds resembling snorts:[no object]The engine snorted.
- Drugs, Slang Terms[Slang.]to take (a drug) by inhaling: [no object]snorting in the back room.[~ + object]snorting cocaine.
n. [countable] - the act or sound of snorting.
- [Slang.]a quick drink of liquor;
shot. - Drugs, Slang Terms[Slang.]
- an act or instance of taking a drug by inhalation.
- the amount of drug inhaled.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024snort (snôrt),USA pronunciation v.i. - Animal Behavior(of animals) to force the breath violently through the nostrils with a loud, harsh sound:The spirited horse snorted and shied at the train.
- (of persons) to express contempt, indignation, etc., by a similar sound.
- Drugs, Slang Terms[Slang.]to take a drug by inhaling.
v.t. - to utter with a snort.
- to expel (air, sound, etc.) by or as by snorting.
- Drugs, Slang Terms[Slang.]to take (a drug) by inhaling:to snort cocaine.
n. - the act or sound of snorting.
- [Slang.]a quick drink of liquor;
shot. - Drugs, Slang Terms[Slang.]
- an act or instance of taking a drug by inhalation.
- the amount of drug inhaled.
- British Terms, Naval Termssnorkel.
- 1325–75; Middle English snorten (verb, verbal); probably akin to snore
snort′ing•ly, adv. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: snort /snɔːt/ vb - (intransitive) to exhale forcibly through the nostrils, making a characteristic noise
- (intransitive) (of a person) to express contempt or annoyance by such an exhalation
- (transitive) to utter in a contemptuous or annoyed manner
- slang to inhale (a powdered drug) through the nostrils
n - a forcible exhalation of air through the nostrils, esp (of persons) as a noise of contempt or annoyance
- slang an instance of snorting a drug
Etymology: 14th Century snorten; probably related to snoren to snoreˈsnorting n , adj ˈsnortingly adv 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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