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Snorkel vs Snorkeling - What's the difference?

snorkel | snorkeling |

As nouns the difference between snorkel and snorkeling

is that snorkel is a hollow tube, held in the mouth, used by swimmers for breathing underwater while snorkeling is the act of swimming using a snorkel.

As verbs the difference between snorkel and snorkeling

is that snorkel is to use a snorkel while snorkeling is .

snorkel

Noun

(en noun)
  • A hollow tube, held in the mouth, used by swimmers for breathing underwater.
  • A retractable tube fitted in diesel-engine submarines to allow sufficient ventilation that the engines may be used at periscope depth.
  • Verb

  • To use a snorkel.
  • Derived terms

    * snorkeler/snorkeller

    snorkeling

    English

    Alternative forms

    * snorkelling

    Noun

    (-)
  • The act of swimming using a snorkel.
  • Verb

    (head)
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