snail

• Существительное, обозначающее брюхоногого моллюска, обычно со спиральной раковиной, обитающего в различных средах; также используется для съедобной наземной улитки, которую часто готовят с чесночным маслом.

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.

1. A2formalscientific

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

   Улитка

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

   Синонимыescargotgastropodunivalve

2. Edible snailB1formalculinary

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

   Съедобная улитка

   • 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.

   Синонимыescargot

• Глагол, означающий двигаться или действовать очень медленно, как улитка.

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

1. Gather snailsB2informal

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

   Собирать улиток

   • 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.