Pronunciation: /sneɪl/
noun a small mollusk with a coiled shell, typically moving very slowly
A1 I saw a snail crawling slowly on the sidewalk.
A2 The children were fascinated by the snail they found in the garden.
B1 The snail left a slimy trail behind as it moved across the rocks.
B2 The biologist studied the behavior of the snail in its natural habitat.
C1 The rare species of snail was discovered deep in the rainforest.
C2 The intricate patterns on the snail's shell were a marvel of nature.
verb not applicable
A1 The snail snails slowly across the garden.
A2 I watched the snail snail its way up the wall.
B1 The hiker had to snail up the steep mountain slope.
B2 The car snailed along the congested highway.
C1 The project was delayed as it snailed through the approval process.
C2 The bureaucracy seemed to snail its way through the decision-making process.
adjective not applicable
A1 The snail shell is hard and round.
A2 She moves as slow as a snail.
B1 The snail-paced progress of the project frustrated everyone.
B2 The snail-like growth of the company was concerning to investors.
C1 The snail's intricate patterns on its shell fascinated the biologist.
C2 The snail's delicate movements were a sight to behold in the garden.
adverb not applicable
A1 The snail slowly crawled across the garden.
A2 She moved as slow as a snail in the race.
B1 The project is progressing at a snail's pace.
B2 He worked diligently but the approval process moved at a snail's pace.
C1 The negotiations moved forward at a snail's pace due to disagreements.
C2 Despite his efforts, the legal proceedings moved at a snail's pace.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The snail is slow.
A2 I found a snail in the garden.
B1 The snail crawled along the path.
B2 I watched the snail move at a leisurely pace.
C1 The snail's shell was beautifully patterned.
C2 The biologist studied the snail's behavior in detail.
preposition not applicable
A1 The snail crawled slowly across the garden.
A2 I found a snail hiding under a rock.
B1 She moved as slow as a snail in the race.
B2 The package was delivered at a snail's pace.
C1 The project progressed at a snail's pace due to unexpected delays.
C2 The negotiations moved forward at a snail's pace as both parties were reluctant to compromise.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I am as slow as a snail when it comes to running.
A2 She moved at a snail's pace, taking her time to finish the race.
B1 The project is progressing at a snail's pace due to lack of resources.
B2 Despite the snail's speed, it eventually reached the finish line.
C1 The negotiations moved forward at a snail's pace, but eventually reached a resolution.
C2 The legal process can sometimes feel like a snail, slow but steady towards justice.
interjection not applicable
A1 Snail! That's a slow animal.
A2 Snail! I can't believe how slow this computer is.
B1 Snail! Hurry up, we're going to be late.
B2 Snail! Move out of the way, you're blocking the path.
C1 Snail! This project is taking forever to complete.
C2 Snail! I need to speed up my work pace to meet the deadline.
article not applicable
A1 I saw a snail in the garden.
A2 The snail moved slowly across the sidewalk.
B1 I picked up the snail and placed it back in the grass.
B2 The snail left a trail of slime behind as it crawled along the wall.
C1 The biologist studied the behavior of the snail in its natural habitat.
C2 The intricate patterns on the snail's shell fascinated the artist.
formal The snail is a gastropod mollusk typically with a spiral shell.
informal I found a snail crawling in my garden yesterday.
slang That snail is moving slower than molasses!
figurative His progress on the project is as slow as a snail.
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