Snail: meaning, definitions and examples

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snail

 

[ sneษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slow movement

A snail is a small creature with a soft, slimy body and a spiral shell on its back. They move very slowly by gliding on a layer of mucus that they produce. Snails are often found in gardens and are known for their slow pace of movement.

Synonyms

escargot, mollusk, slug

Examples of usage

  • The snail crawled along the garden path.
  • I found a snail hiding in its shell.
Context #2 | Noun

derogatory term

In slang, a snail is used as a derogatory term to describe a person who is slow or lazy in their actions. It implies a lack of motivation or initiative.

Synonyms

laggard, slowpoke, sluggard

Examples of usage

  • He's such a snail, always taking his time to get things done.
  • Don't be a snail, pick up the pace!

Translations

Translations of the word "snail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caracol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เค‚เค˜เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnecke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siput

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะฒะปะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›limak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฟใƒ„ใƒ ใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท escargot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caracol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salyangoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฌํŒฝ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ุฒูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlemรฝลพฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slimรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œ—็‰›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snigill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะปัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salyangoz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caracol

Etymology

The word 'snail' originated from the Old English word 'snรฆgl,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic word 'snigla.' Snails have been a part of human culture for centuries, often symbolizing patience and slow progress. In ancient Greek mythology, snails were associated with the god Hermes, the messenger of the gods, due to their slow but steady pace of movement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,725, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.