snorkel
Definitions of snorkel
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air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of timesynonyms: fietstocht, schnorkel
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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 watersynonyms: schnorkel
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