snorkel

noun 3verb 1

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noun

1

A hollow tube, held in the mouth, or mounted on and opening into a diving mask, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.

They wore snorkels while exploring the coral reef.

She used a snorkel to breathe while swimming underwater.

2

A retractable tube fitted in diesel-engine submarines to allow sufficient ventilation that the engines may be used at periscope depth.

3

A snorkel parka.

verb

1

To use a snorkel.

We spent the afternoon snorkeling in the clear blue waters.

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