snorkeling

snor·kel·ing

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snawr-kuh-ling]
- /ˈsnɔr kə lɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snawr-kuh-ling]
- /ˈsnɔr kə lɪŋ/

Definitions of snorkeling word

noun snorkeling Also called, British, snort. a device permitting a submarine to remain submerged for prolonged periods, consisting of tubes extended above the surface of the water to take in air for the diesel engine and for general ventilation and to discharge exhaust gases and foul air. 1
noun snorkeling a hard rubber or plastic tube through which a swimmer can breathe while moving face down at or just below the surface of the water. 1
verb without object snorkeling to engage in snorkeling. 1

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Origin of snorkeling

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; snorkel + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Snorkeling

noun

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preposition

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snorkeling popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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