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.")

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