Snorkelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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snorkelled

 

[ ˈsnɔːr.kəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

snorkeling activity

To snorkel means to swim while using a snorkel, which is a breathing tube that allows a person to breathe while keeping their face submerged underwater. This activity typically involves exploring underwater ecosystems, such as coral reefs and marine life, and is popular in tropical and subtropical regions. Snorkeling is an enjoyable way to experience the beauty of the underwater world without the need for extensive diving equipment.

Synonyms

diving, explore underwater, swim

Examples of usage

  • We snorkelled among the colorful fish.
  • They snorkelled in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean.
  • Have you snorkelled before in Hawaii?
  • She snorkelled with her friends last summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "snorkelled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mergulhou

🇮🇳 स्नॉर्कल किया

🇩🇪 schnorcheln

🇮🇩 bernafas di bawah air

🇺🇦 пірнав

🇵🇱 nurkując

🇯🇵 シュノーケリングをした

🇫🇷 a fait de la plongée avec tuba

🇪🇸 hizo snorkel

🇹🇷 şnorkelle dalış yaptı

🇰🇷 스노클링을 했다

🇸🇦 مارس الغوص بالمزمار

🇨🇿 šnorchloval

🇸🇰 šnorchloval

🇨🇳 浮潜了

🇸🇮 šnorklati

🇮🇸 snorklaði

🇰🇿 снорклинг жасады

🇬🇪 სნორკლინგი მოახდინა

🇦🇿 sörf etdi

🇲🇽 hizo snorkel

Word origin

The term 'snorkel' originally referred to a breathing tube used by submarines and later adapted for use in recreational swimming. The word itself is believed to have originated in the 1930s, borrowing from the German word 'schnorchel', which means 'snorkel' or 'breathing pipe'. As recreational activities grew in popularity, the act of using a snorkel while swimming became known as 'snorkeling'. This practice allowed divers and swimmers to observe underwater life without the complications of diving gear. The evolution of snorkelling equipment has led to a variety of snorkels designed for different activities and conditions, making it accessible to more people around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,443, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.