snail

A noun referring to a gastropod mollusk, typically with a spiral shell, found in various habitats; also used for the edible land snail often prepared with garlic butter.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее брюхоногого моллюска, обычно со спиральной раковиной, обитающего в различных средах; также используется для съедобной наземной улитки, которую часто готовят с чесночным маслом.esSustantivo que designa a un molusco gasterópodo, generalmente con concha en espiral, que habita en diversos ambientes; también se aplica a la variedad terrestre comestible, a menudo preparada con mantequilla y ajo.frNom désignant un mollusque gastéropode, généralement pourvu d'une coquille en spirale, vivant dans divers milieux ; il désigne aussi l'escargot terrestre comestible, souvent préparé avec du beurre à l'ail.deSubstantiv, das einen Weichtier mit meist spiraligem Gehäuse bezeichnet, das in verschiedenen Lebensräumen vorkommt; auch für die essbare Landschnecke, die oft mit Knoblauchbutter zubereitet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um molusco gastrópode, geralmente com concha em espiral, encontrado em ambientes terrestres, de água doce ou marinhos; também se refere ao caracol terrestre comestível, frequentemente preparado com alho e manteiga.zh指一种有螺旋形外壳的软体动物（腹足纲），生活在多种环境中；也指可食用的陆生蜗牛，常与蒜油一起烹调。arاسم يدل على رخوي بطني القدم، غالبًا ما يكون له صدفة حلزونية ويعيش في بيئات متنوعة؛ كما يطلق على الحلزون الأرضي الصالح للأكل الذي يُطهى عادة مع زيت الثوم.

1. Mollusk A2 formal scientific

   A small, slow-moving mollusk with a soft body and a spiral shell, found in freshwater, marine, or land environments.

   • The garden snail left a trail of slime on the path.
   • Marine snails have beautiful, colorful shells.
   • Freshwater snails are often kept in aquariums.

   ruУлиткаesCaracolfrescargotdeSchneckeptCaracolzh蜗牛arحلزون

   Synonyme: escargotgastropodunivalve

2. Edible snail B1 formal culinary

   A type of land snail that is cooked and eaten, often served in its shell with garlic butter sauce.

   • Escargot is a French dish made from edible snails.
   • The restaurant served snails with melted butter and herbs.
   • He ordered a plate of garlic snails as an appetizer.

   ruСъедобная улиткаesCaracol comestiblefrEscargot comestibledeEssbare SchneckeptEscargotzh食用蜗牛arحلزون صالح للأكل

   Synonyme: escargot

• snails plural form
• snails' possessive plural form
• snail's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to move or act very slowly, like a snail.

ruГлагол, означающий двигаться или действовать очень медленно, как улитка.esVerbo que significa moverse o actuar muy lentamente, como un caracol. También puede referirse a avanzar o progresar a un ritmo extremadamente lento.frVerbe signifiant avancer ou agir très lentement, comme un escargot.deSich sehr langsam bewegen oder handeln, wie eine Schnecke.ptVerbo que significa mover-se ou agir muito lentamente, como um caracol; avançar devagar, quase imperceptivelmente.zh动词，指像蜗牛一样缓慢地移动或行动，也指故意放慢速度、拖延或缓慢推进某事。arفعل يعني التحرك أو العمل ببطء شديد كأنه يسير بسرعة الحلزون.

1. Gather snails B2 informal

   To collect snails, typically for food or as a hobby.

   • They went snail hunting in the garden after the rain.
   • In some cultures, people snail for a living.
   • He spent the morning snail gathering in the damp woods.

   ruСобирать улитокesRecoger caracolesfrCueillir des escargotsdeSchnecken sammelnptColetar caracóiszh拾蜗牛arجمع الحلزون

• snailed past participle
• snailed past simple
• snailing present participle
• snails third person singular