snail

US /sneɪl/
UK /sneɪl/
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escargot

a mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn.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

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The snail left a silvery trail on the pavement.
L'escargot a laissé une trace argentée sur le trottoir.
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He moves at a snail's pace.
Il avance à pas de tortue.
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gastropodslug (if shell-less)
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avancer à pas d'escargot, traîner

to move or act very slowly

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The traffic was snailing along the highway.
Le trafic avançait à pas d'escargot sur l'autoroute.
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The project has been snailing for months.
Le projet traîne depuis des mois.
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crawlcreepdawdlelumbertrudgeplodlaglingerdallydrag one's feet
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snail mailat a snail's pace