snorkel

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo de respiração formado por um tubo curvado que o nadador coloca na boca e cuja extremidade fica acima da superfície da água, permitindo respirar com o rosto submerso. Também pode se referir ao tubo de admissão de ar retrátil de um submarino, que possibilita permanecer submerso por longos períodos.

A noun referring to a breathing device consisting of a bent tube that fits into a swimmer's mouth and extends above the water's surface, allowing the swimmer to breathe while face down. It can also refer to a retractable air passage on a submarine that permits it to stay submerged for extended periods.

1. Swimming breathing tubeA2formal

   A curved tube that allows a swimmer to breathe while keeping their face submerged in the water.

   Snorkel

   • She put on her mask and snorkel before diving into the reef.
   • A snorkel is essential equipment for exploring shallow waters.
   • He used a snorkel to float face-down and watch the fish.

   Sinônimosschnorkel

2. Submarine air systemC1formal

   A retractable device on a submarine that supplies fresh air and expels exhaust while the vessel is submerged.

   Escafandro

   • The submarine raised its snorkel to recharge the batteries.
   • Modern submarines use a snorkel to stay underwater for longer periods.
   • The snorkel mast allows the diesel engine to operate while submerged.

   Sinônimosschnorchelsnort

• Verbo que significa nadar na superfície ou logo abaixo dela usando um tubo respiratório (snorkel), geralmente para recreação ou para observar a vida marinha.

A verb used to indicate the act of swimming underwater using a snorkel, a breathing tube, typically for recreation or observation.

1. Swim underwater with a snorkelB1formal

   To swim or explore underwater while using a snorkel, a tube that allows breathing at the surface.

   Mergulhar com snorkel

   • We snorkeled along the coral reef this morning.
   • She loves to snorkel in clear, warm waters.
   • They snorkeled for hours, observing colorful fish.