Definition & Meaning of "snorkel"in English

to snorkel

VERB

to swim under water with a hollow tube called snorkel through which one can breathe

Examples

We decided to snorkel along the coral reef to observe the underwater wildlife.

She loves to snorkel in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Snorkel

NOUN

an air passage formed by a retractable device with intake and exhaust pipes that allows a submarine to remain submerged for extended periods of time

Examples

The submarine raised its snorkel to take in fresh air while staying submerged.

Maintenance crews inspected the snorkel before the vessel departed.

a hollow tube used by swimmers and divers to breathe while their face is submerged underwater

What is a "snorkel"?

A snorkel is a curved tube that allows a person to breathe while floating face down in the water. One end stays above the surface, while the other end is held in the mouth, letting the person take in air without lifting their head. It is often used with a mask for snorkeling, allowing swimmers to observe underwater life without holding their breath. Snorkels are also used by scuba divers at the surface to save air from their tanks. They come in different designs, some with valves to prevent water from entering.

Examples

The snorkel allows divers to breathe freely while observing underwater creatures.

Beginners practice using a snorkel in shallow pools before venturing into deeper waters.

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