Schnorchel

Meaning

1. (masculine, strong) snorkel (underwater breathing tube)
2. (masculine, strong) submarine snorkel, snort

Concepts

snorkel

Synonyms

Blasebalg

Atmungsorgane

Translations

şnorkel

tubo respirador

tuba

presa d’aria

schnorchel

prise d’air

snorkel

snorkel

respiradero

respirador

presa d'aria

schnorchel

prise d'air

boccaglio

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʃnɔʁçəl/

Etymology

Early 20th century, deverbal from Low German schnorgeln, snörgeln (“to snore, snuffle”, attested 19th century). So called because of the stertorous sound. Related to schnarchen (“to snore”). Doublet of obsolete Schnörchel (“a certain disease of pigeons”).