Associations to the word «Snorkel»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
SNORKEL, noun. A hollow tube, held in the mouth, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.
SNORKEL, noun. A retractable tube fitted in diesel-engine submarines to allow sufficient ventilation that the engines may be used at periscope depth.
SNORKEL, verb. To use a snorkel.
Dictionary definition
SNORKEL, noun. Breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water.
SNORKEL, noun. Air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time.
SNORKEL, verb. Dive with a snorkel.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.