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snorkel

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noun

snor·​kel ˈsnȯr-kəl How to pronounce snorkel (audio)
plural snorkels
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: a plastic tube that allows a swimmer to breathe while keeping the head or face under the surface of the water
He swam about 250 yards on the surface, using a snorkel to breathe, to get past the barren sandy bottom. Brian Clark
No complicated equipment—just a mask, snorkel, and fins, and you're set to explore a shimmering world of exotic fish and Technicolor coral. Richard Alleman
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: a tube housing air intake and exhaust pipes for a vehicle's engine that can be extended above the water's surface so that the engine can be operated while the vehicle is partially or fully submerged
Water entered the snorkel of an Argentine submarine and caused one of its batteries to short circuit before the vessel went missing this month, a navy spokesman said Monday. Chicago Tribune
Most need to be specially modified … with extra ground clearance to get over big rocks, an exhaust snorkel for river crossings, industrial-strength suspension, and an engine with enough torque to power through mud and sand. Jerry Guo

snorkel

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verb

snorkeled; snorkeling ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce snorkel (audio)

intransitive verb

: to operate or swim submerged using a snorkel
snorkeler
ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)lər How to pronounce snorkel (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Verb We snorkeled in the Caribbean on our vacation last year.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For a panoramic view, consider a full-face snorkel mask with anti-fog technology ($22.94-$28.99, Amazon). cleveland, 21 June 2022 These gifts include gift cards or destination-specific experiences such as a snorkel tour in Hawaii or a private gondola ride in Venice. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 Outside the water, Miu told detectives multiple people converged on him, took his snorkel and threw it in the river. Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 And the water-resistant exterior works to absorb any excess snow or rainwater, making the mats a great place to leave your snorkel gear, rain boots, or snow boots to dry. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 22 June 2022 Visitors come to Maupiti to snorkel and scuba dive with manta rays with Maupiti Diving at a cleaning station in the turquoise lagoon, near Maupiti's south pass, and to stroll the shallow waters along the china-white sands of Tereia Beach. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2022 To ensure you’re never too far from nature, there’s an ample outdoor lounge area, plunge pool, overwater hammock and steps leading into the ocean that provide access to the shallow waters for your morning snorkel. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2022 Here, travelers will have the opportunity to swim, snorkel and hopefully see the world’s largest lizard in its natural habitat. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 Ashley Graham indulged in a snorkel session and an impromptu beach photo session while visiting the Six Senses Zil Payson, located in the Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. People Staff, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022
Verb
Rabinor suggests pairing the experience with a few days in Baja California, where families can snorkel with sea lions near Espíritu Santo Island and, in the winter and early spring, spot gray whales in Magdalena Bay. Jancee Dunn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2022 Lanai is the next port, where guests can snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, and explore by skiff, seeing sea cliffs along the shore and the quaint Lanai Culture and Heritage Center. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2021 After that, hundreds of offers for everything from guest house accommodations to day trips on boats to snorkel with reef sharks rolled in from around the islands. Terry Ward, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021 The first port is Costa Maya on Mexico's Caribbean coast where guests can snorkel, kayak, relax on the beach, or choose a zipline or water park adventure. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2021 There, guests can snorkel or dive among coral reefs, shop for handmade Mexican souvenirs, or relax on the beach. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2021 The property features 600 feet of private waterfront—Le Sereno is one of the few hotels that only allows hotel guests to use their beach club—and children will scramble to snorkel with sea turtles, who swim freely in the bay. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2021 People can either snorkel with the manta rays or relax and enjoy the view from the canoe without even getting in the water. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 Wildlife sightings continue on the island’s rugged eastern shore, where guests can snorkel and spot whales migrating along the Turks Island Passage. Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

German Schnorchel

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snorkel was in 1945

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