Looking for the meaning of the word SNORKEL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SNORKEL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Snorkel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1940s: from German Schnorchel
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsnɔːkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a short tube for a swimmer to breathe through while keeping their face under water
Short Definition:tube for swimmer to breathe through while under water
Examples:- bring a snorkel and flippers to explore the offshore reef
Definition:
a type of hydraulically elevated platform for firefighting
Short Definition:type of elevated platform for firefighting
Examples:- 50% of turntable ladders were replaced by Snorkels
Word: Snorkel
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsnɔːkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
swim using a snorkel
Short Definition:swim using snorkel
Examples:- snorkel around the unspoilt coral reefs
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