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Snorkel: meaning, definitions and examples

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snorkel

 

[ หˆsnษ”หrkษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

diving equipment

A snorkel is a device used for breathing when a person is submerged in water. Typically, it consists of a tube that enables the user to breathe air from above while their face is in the water. Snorkels are commonly used in activities such as snorkeling and swimming to observe underwater life. They often come with a mouthpiece and may include a valve to prevent water from entering the tube.

Synonyms

breathing tube, diving snorkel

Examples of usage

  • She used her snorkel to explore the coral reefs.
  • The snorkel allows for easy breathing while diving.
  • He purchased a new snorkel before his trip to the Bahamas.
Context #2 | Verb

to breathe underwater

To snorkel means to swim underwater while using a snorkel for breathing. This activity allows individuals to explore marine environments without the need for scuba diving equipment. Snorkeling can be enjoyed in natural bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, where aquatic life can be observed from the surface. It is a popular recreational activity for individuals of all ages.

Synonyms

dive, swim underwater

Examples of usage

  • We plan to snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef.
  • They snorkeled together through the clear blue water.
  • She loves to snorkel whenever she visits tropical areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "snorkel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น snorkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅ‰เคฐเฅเค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnorchel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ snorkel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธั…ะฐะปัŒะฝะฐ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nurkowanie z rurkฤ…

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒŽใƒผใ‚ฑใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuba

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ snorkel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸnorkel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋…ธํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุจูˆุจ ุงู„ุชู†ูุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกnorchl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกnorchl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ผๅธ็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ snorkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snorkel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝะพั€ะบะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถrf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ snorkel

Etymology

The word 'snorkel' originated in the early 20th century and is thought to derive from the combination of the German word 'Schnorchel', which translates to 'snout' or 'tubular apparatus for breathing air', and the English word 'snorkel' as it is used for various breathing devices. The concept of using a tube for underwater breathing has been in use for many centuries, but the modern snorkel as we know it began to gain popularity in the 1930s, particularly among divers and recreational water sports enthusiasts. The term was further popularized by the advent of commercial snorkeling equipment and the rise of marine tourism in tropical locations. Today, snorkels are an essential piece of gear for many who wish to explore the underwater world without the complexities associated with scuba diving.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,131 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.