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Meaning of the word snail in English

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snail

US /sneɪl/
UK /sneɪl/
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Noun

1.

a mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn. Snails move very slowly.

Example:
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The snail left a silvery trail on the pavement.
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He moves at a snail's pace.
Synonym:
gastropodslug (if shell-less)

Verb

1.

to move or act very slowly

Example:
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The traffic was snailing along the highway.
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The project has been snailing for months.
Synonym:
crawlcreepdawdlelumbertrudgeplodlaglingerdallydrag one's feet
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