schnorkel meaning

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schnorkel (noun): air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time.

Definition of schnorkel

  1. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time

    Synonyms: snorkel, schnorchel, snorkel breather, breather

    Type of: air passage

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in EL · 9-letter words

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