snorkel Synonyms
Another word for snorkel
• noun (Context 1)
A short, curved tube that extends above the water's surface, allowing a swimmer or diver to breathe continuously while looking face-down just beneath the surface.
"She packed her fins, mask, and tube before heading to the coral reef."
• verb (Context 2)
To swim near the surface of the water while using a snorkel to breathe, usually for recreation or to observe marine life.
"We snorkeled for hours in the clear, shallow waters of the lagoon."
• noun (Context 3)
A retractable device containing air-intake and exhaust tubes that allows a submarine to run its diesel engines while submerged, or a similar elevated air intake on an off-road vehicle for crossing deep water.
"The off-road vehicle was equipped with a intake, allowing the engine to safely draw in air while traversing the flooded river."