snorkel
noun
snor·kel
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Definition of snorkel
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: a plastic breathing tube used for swimming near the surface with the head underwater
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
verb
snorkeled;
snorkeling\ ˈsnȯr-k(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of snorkel (Entry 2 of 2)
: to operate or swim submerged using a snorkel
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Other Words from snorkel
Verb
snorkeler
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Examples of snorkel in a Sentence
Verb
We snorkeled in the Caribbean on our vacation last year.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
After a deep inhale, Fonts removes his snorkel and duck-dives. — Nick Rahaim, SFChronicle.com, "Without abalone, spearfishing hooks North Coast anglers," 17 June 2019 Stay for a few days at Costa Baja Resort and Spa, and ask the concierge to arrange a snorkel with whale sharks, gentle giants that can reach 32 feet or more in length. — Jenny Peters, National Geographic, "Baja California Sur: The ultimate road trip," 25 July 2019 After sunset, grab a flashlight for nighttime snorkel excursions, in search of nocturnal marine species and glowing bioluminescence. — National Geographic, "Baja and the Sea of Cortez High School Expedition," 17 June 2019 Bring your own snorkel gear to spot colorful fish, turtles, and maybe even—from a safe distance—a crocodile. — National Geographic, "Visit these breathtaking underwater caves in the Yucatán Peninsula," 31 May 2019 Baldwin Beach This half-mile-long playground draws couples, groups of friends with boom boxes, and families who favor blow-up rafts, masks and snorkels. — Allen Pierleoni, The Mercury News, "8 spectacular Lake Tahoe beaches for maximum frolic," 30 June 2019 Embark on a full-day snorkel adventure along the remote bays of West Maui—or over the lava caves on the remote island of Lana’i. — National Geographic, "Hawai'i High School Community Service," 12 June 2019 The P-8’s submarine detection capabilities, which are designed to pick out small objects on the surface of the ocean such as a submarine snorkel, would be useful for locating aircraft debris. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Japanese F-35 Reported Missing Over the Pacific Ocean," 9 Apr. 2019 To see glorious marine life firsthand, just slip on your fins and snorkel. — The Seattle Times, "Winter getaway: Stay and play in Kaanapali, Maui," 15 Aug. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
That all changed in July 2018 when the Phoenix, a boat carrying 101 people, capsized in a sudden storm off Phuket while returning from Koh Racha, a snorkeling island. — John Reed, Los Angeles Times, "Tourism was a powerful economic engine in Thailand. Then a boat full of Chinese sank," 23 Aug. 2019 Our Belize tour includes rain forest hikes, Mayan ruins, kayaking in the rain forest and ocean, snorkeling on the barrier reef, and more. — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, "Cycle a picturesque coastal route from Gloucester to Maine," 31 July 2019 After the sun goes down, observe sparkling bioluminescence during a magical nighttime snorkeling excursion. — National Geographic, "Bali High School Expedition," 17 June 2019 Jordan Lindsey, of Torrance, was snorkeling with mom Kami Lindsey on June 26 in waters around Rose Island, a small island close to New Providence, when at least three sharks began biting her, her father, Michael Lindsey, told ABC News. — Char Adams, PEOPLE.com, "Family of 21-Year-Old Killed by Sharks in Bahamas Speaks Out: 'No One Jumped in' to Help," 10 July 2019 Jordan Lindsey was snorkeling with her mother in the Bahamas last month when three sharks attacked, killing the 21-year-old college student. — Colleen Shalby, latimes.com, "Family says when sharks attacked woman, tour guides did nothing to help," 10 July 2019 Jordan Lindsey, 21, of Torrance, Calif., was snorkeling with her family during a vacation in the Bahamas when she was attacked by three sharks Wednesday, the Associated Press reported. — Marisa Iati, Washington Post, "American woman killed by 3 sharks in the Bahamas," 28 June 2019 Jordan Lindsey, 21, of Torrance, California, was snorkeling with her family during a vacation in the Bahamas when she was attacked by three sharks on Wednesday, The Associated Press reported. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "California college student killed by 3 sharks while snorkeling in the Bahamas," 27 June 2019 Jordan Lindsey, 21, and her family were snorkeling near Rose Island, off the coast of Nassau at around 2:00 p.m. when she was attacked by at least three sharks, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said. — Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, "California woman, 21, dies after getting attacked by three sharks while snorkeling in the Bahamas," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'snorkel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for snorkel
snorkel
noun
English Language Learners Definition of snorkel
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a special tube that makes it possible to breathe while you are swimming with your head underwater
snorkel
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of snorkel (Entry 2 of 2)
: to swim underwater while using a snorkel
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snorkel
noun
snor·kel
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Kids Definition of snorkel
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a tube used by swimmers for breathing with the head underwater
snorkel
verb
snorkeled;
snorkeling
Kids Definition of snorkel (Entry 2 of 2)
: to swim underwater using a tube for breathing
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