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Simple Definition of snorkel

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snorkel

1 of 2

noun

ˈsnoɚkəl

plural snorkels

: a special tube that makes it possible to breathe while you are swimming with your head underwater

snorkel

2 of 2

verb

snorkels; US snorkeled or British snorkelled; US snorkeling or British snorkelling

: to swim underwater while using a snorkel

We snorkeled in the Caribbean on our vacation last year.

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“Snorkel.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/snorkel. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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Simple Definition of snorkel

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verb

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