snorkel breather meaning

UK US /ˈsnɔrkəl ˈbriðɚ/ 4 syllables

snorkel breather (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 snorkel breather

  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, schnorkel, schnorchel, breather

    Type of: air passage

How to pronounce snorkel breather

snorkel breather is pronounced /ˈsnɔrkəl ˈbriðɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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