SNORKEL Meaning and
Definition
-
A snorkel refers to a tubular device primarily used for breathing underwater while remaining close to the water's surface. Typically made of plastic or rubber, it consists of a long and flexible tube and a mouthpiece. The snorkel is designed to be held in the mouth with the open end extending above the water surface so that the user can inhale air while their face is submerged.
The purpose of a snorkel is to enable snorkelers or swimmers to explore the underwater world without the need for scuba diving equipment. By using a snorkel, individuals can breathe continuously through their mouth, saving them from the need to lift their heads out of the water. This allows for prolonged periods of underwater exploration, giving snorkelers the opportunity to observe marine life, coral reefs, and other underwater features.
A key feature of a snorkel is a splash guard or valve located at the top end, which prevents water from entering the tube. This prevents the inhalation of water while breathing and avoids any disruptions to the user's breathing pattern. Some modern snorkels also come equipped with a purge valve at the bottom end, allowing for easy clearing of any water that might enter the tube during use.
Snorkels are commonly used in recreational activities such as snorkeling, swimming, and underwater diving. They provide a simple and convenient means of respiratory support, allowing individuals to experience the wonders of the underwater world with ease and comfort.
Top Common Misspellings for SNORKEL *
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
Other Common Misspellings for SNORKEL
Etymology of SNORKEL
The word "snorkel" is derived from the German word "Schnorchel", which initially referred to a pipe used for military purposes. The term originated in the German Navy during World War II to describe a breathing device used by submarine crews. It was a tube-like apparatus used to enable crew members to breathe fresh air while submerged underwater. The word "snorkel" was later adopted into English to refer to a similar breathing apparatus used for recreational purposes in activities such as snorkeling and diving.
Similar spelling word for SNORKEL
Conjugate verb Snorkel
CONDITIONAL
I
would snorkel
you
would snorkel
he/she/it
would snorkel
we
would snorkel
they
would snorkel
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be snorkeling
you
would be snorkeling
he/she/it
would be snorkeling
we
would be snorkeling
they
would be snorkeling
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have snorkel
you
would have snorkel
he/she/it
would have snorkel
we
would have snorkel
they
would have snorkel
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been snorkeling
you
would have been snorkeling
he/she/it
would have been snorkeling
we
would have been snorkeling
they
would have been snorkeling
FUTURE
I
will snorkel
you
will snorkel
he/she/it
will snorkel
we
will snorkel
they
will snorkel
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be snorkeling
you
will be snorkeling
he/she/it
will be snorkeling
we
will be snorkeling
they
will be snorkeling
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have snorkeled
you
will have snorkeled
he/she/it
will have snorkeled
we
will have snorkeled
they
will have snorkeled
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been snorkeling
you
will have been snorkeling
he/she/it
will have been snorkeling
we
will have been snorkeling
they
will have been snorkeling
IMPERATIVE
you
snorkel
we
let´s snorkel
to snorkel
PAST
I
snorkeled
you
snorkeled
he/she/it
snorkeled
we
snorkeled
they
snorkeled
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was snorkeling
you
were snorkeling
he/she/it
was snorkeling
we
were snorkeling
they
were snorkeling
PAST PARTICIPLE
snorkeled
PAST PERFECT
I
had snorkeled
you
had snorkeled
he/she/it
had snorkeled
we
had snorkeled
they
had snorkeled
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been snorkeling
you
had been snorkeling
he/she/it
had been snorkeling
we
had been snorkeling
they
had been snorkeling
PRESENT
I
snorkel
you
snorkel
he/she/it
snorkels
we
snorkel
they
snorkel
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am snorkeling
you
are snorkeling
he/she/it
is snorkeling
we
are snorkeling
they
are snorkeling
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
snorkeling
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have snorkeled
you
have snorkeled
he/she/it
has snorkeled
we
have snorkeled
they
have snorkeled
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been snorkeling
you
have been snorkeling
he/she/it
has been snorkeling
we
have been snorkeling
they
have been snorkeling
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
