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snorkel

/ˈsnɔː.kəl/

/ˈsnɔr.kəl/

snorkelnoun

snorkels

/ˈsnɔː.kəl/

/ˈsnɔr.kəl/

Translations

трубка

He used a snorkel to breathe while swimming underwater.

Он использовал трубку, чтобы дышать, плавая под водой.

Additional translations

дыхательная трубка

Definitions

A tube that allows a person to breathe while swimming with their face underwater.

She used a snorkel to explore the coral reef without having to come up for air.

A device on a submarine that allows it to take in air from above the surface while submerged.

The submarine extended its snorkel to recharge its batteries while remaining hidden beneath the waves.

An extendable hydraulic platform mounted on a fire engine, used to rescue people or direct water streams at height.

The firefighters raised the snorkel to access the burning building's upper floors.

An elevated air-intake pipe fitted to the engine of a land vehicle, allowing it to ford deep water without ingesting water.

The expedition trucks were fitted with snorkels so they could cross the flooded river safely.

Synonyms

diving tube

respiratory tube

breathing tube

snorkelverb

snorkeled

Past Simple

snorkeled

Past Participle

snorkeling

Gerund

/ˈsnɔː.kəl/

/ˈsnɔr.kəl/

Translations

плавать с трубкой

We plan to snorkel in the coral reefs during our vacation.

Мы планируем плавать с трубкой на коралловых рифах во время нашего отпуска.

Additional translations

подводить

Definitions

To swim underwater using a snorkel, a breathing tube that allows the swimmer to breathe while keeping their face submerged.

We decided to snorkel along the coral reef to observe the colorful fish.

To equip (a vehicle or vessel) with a snorkel so that it can take in air while partially submerged.

The engineers snorkelled the tanks for the river crossing exercise.

Synonyms

exhale

inhale

breathe

snorkeladjective

/ˈsnɔː.kəl/

/ˈsnɔr.kəl/

Used attributively to describe equipment, activities, or items related to the activity of snorkeling (e.g., snorkel gear, snorkel tour).

Definitions

Relating to or designed for the activity of snorkeling.

She bought a snorkel mask and fins before the trip.

Synonyms

breathing-tube-equipped