Definition of snorkel
Nouns
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
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breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
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- breather, schnorchel, schnorkel, snorkel breather
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air duct, air passage, airway
a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
Verbs
dive with a snorkel
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dive
swim under water