Definitions for snorkel

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snorkel snor·kel

Spelling: [snawr-kuh l]

IPA: /ˈsnɔr kəl/

Snorkel is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 170 anagrams from letters in snorkel (eklnors).

Definitions for snorkel

noun

1. Also called, British, snort. a device permitting a submarine to remain submerged for prolonged periods, consisting of tubes extended above the surface of the water to take in air for the diesel engine and for general ventilation and to discharge exhaust gases and foul air.
2. a hard rubber or plastic tube through which a swimmer can breathe while moving face down at or just below the surface of the water.

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in snorkeling.

Origin of snorkel

First recorded in 1940-45, snorkel is from the German word Schnorchel air intake

Examples for snorkel

He swam with face mask under, breathing through his snorkel and letting the camera hang.

Scotty pulled his mask into place and molded it to his face, then gripped his snorkel between his teeth.

Accompanied by a guide, viewers can snorkel or scuba dive to the sculptures for an up-close look.

Rick led the way down the pier to the beach, carrying his mask, snorkel, and slippers.

We put on flippers to snorkel and recognize turtles and fish from Finding Nemo.

The snorkel emerged and she blew it clear, then swam to the beach.

It was easy to agree on the type of face mask, snorkel, and fins.

He gripped the mouthpiece of his snorkel between his teeth, the rubber flange under his lips, and slid into the water.

Our Xolo, snorkel Louise, has had a difficult time expressing her peerless beauty.

At the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean, you can snorkel with a retired Asian elephant Rajan.