snorkel
US /ˈsnɔːr.kəl/
UK /ˈsnɔːr.kəl/
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snorkel
a tube for a swimmer to breathe through while keeping the face submerged in water
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He put on his mask and snorkel before diving into the clear water.
Se puso la máscara y el snorkel antes de sumergirse en el agua clara.
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Do you have a spare snorkel I could borrow?
¿Tienes un snorkel de repuesto que me puedas prestar?
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snorkel (submarino)
a device on a submarine enabling it to remain submerged for extended periods by drawing air from above the surface
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The submarine used its snorkel to recharge its batteries while remaining undetected.
El submarino usó su snorkel para recargar sus baterías mientras permanecía sin ser detectado.
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Modern submarines have advanced snorkel systems.
Los submarinos modernos tienen sistemas de snorkel avanzados.
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hacer snorkel
to swim using a snorkel
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We went to the coral reef to snorkel with the fish.
Fuimos al arrecife de coral para hacer snorkel con los peces.
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It's a great spot to snorkel, even for beginners.
Es un gran lugar para hacer snorkel, incluso para principiantes.