Snorkel

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɔrkəl/

Definitions of snorkel

noun a tube used for breathing while swimming underwater

Example Sentences

A1 I use a snorkel to breathe underwater while swimming.

A2 The snorkel helped me see the colorful fish while snorkeling in the ocean.

B1 Before going scuba diving, make sure your snorkel is in good condition.

B2 The snorkel tube was long enough to reach the surface easily during my deep sea diving expedition.

C1 The advanced snorkel gear allowed me to explore the coral reef for hours without any discomfort.

C2 The professional snorkel instructor taught us how to clear our snorkels efficiently while underwater.

Examples of snorkel in a Sentence

formal The diver used a snorkel to breathe while exploring the coral reef.

informal I brought my snorkel to the beach so I could see the fish up close.

slang Let's grab our snorkels and go check out the underwater caves!

figurative She needed to use a mental snorkel to navigate through the sea of information in the research paper.

Grammatical Forms of snorkel

• past tense: snorkeled
• plural: snorkels
• comparative: more snorkel
• superlative: most snorkel
• present tense: snorkel
• future tense: will snorkel
• perfect tense: have snorkeled
• continuous tense: is snorkeling
• singular: snorkel
• positive degree: snorkel
• infinitive: to snorkel
• gerund: snorkeling
• participle: snorkeling

Origin and Evolution of snorkel

First Known Use: 1944 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'snorkel' is believed to have originated from the German word 'Schnorchel', which means 'air tube' or 'breathing tube'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in military contexts for breathing apparatuses used by submarine crews, the term 'snorkel' has evolved to refer to a breathing tube used for swimming or diving to allow the wearer to breathe while submerged underwater.