Meaning & use
snorkel
A tube that lets a swimmer breathe air while keeping the face submerged near the water's surface.
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She fitted her mask and snorkel before swimming out to see the coral reef.
A snorkel lets you watch fish underwater without needing scuba equipment.
A note on using this word
Also used as a verb, 'to snorkel,' meaning to swim while using this equipment.
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