snorkel

/'snɔ:kl/ Cách viết khác : (schnorkel) /'ʃnɔ:kl/
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snorkel

A child uses a snorkel to look at colorful fish in the clear sea.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A breathing tube for swimmers: A short tube that curves and has a mouthpiece, allowing a swimmer to breathe while their face is in the water. The top of the tube extends above the water surface.
    • A submarine air intake: A retractable tube on a submarine that supplies fresh air and expels exhaust gases, allowing the vessel to operate submerged while using its diesel engines.

  2. Verb:

    • To swim using a snorkel: To engage in the activity of swimming on or near the surface of the water while using a snorkel to breathe.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • I forgot to pack my snorkel for our trip to the coral reef.
    • The submarine raised its snorkel to ventilate the compartments.

  • Verb:

    • We plan to snorkel in the clear, shallow bay this afternoon.
    • She learned to snorkel during her vacation in Hawaii.
Advanced Usage
  • "To go snorkeling": This is the most common way to describe the activity of swimming with a snorkel.
    • Our main activity for the day is to go snorkeling.
Variants and Related Words
  • Snorkeling (noun, US English) / Snorkelling (noun, UK English): The activity or sport of swimming with a snorkel.
    • Snorkeling is a popular way to observe marine life.
  • Snorkeler (noun): A person who swims using a snorkel.
    • The snorkelers gathered near the boat.
Synonyms
  • Breathing tube (for the swimmer's device).
  • Schnorkel (an alternate, less common spelling).
  • Snort (a historical naval term for a submarine snorkel).
Related Phrasal Verbs/Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The primary verbal use is "to snorkel.")

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "snorkel.")

snorkel

A child uses a snorkel to look at colorful fish in the clear sea.

Noun
  1. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
  2. 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
Verb
  1. dive with a snorkel

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