snorkeling

[snawr-kuh-ling] /ˈsnɔr kə lɪŋ/
noun
1.
the sport of swimming with a snorkel and face mask.
Origin
1945-50; snorkel + -ing1

snorkel

[snawr-kuh l] /ˈsnɔr kəl/
noun
1.
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.
2.
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.
verb (used without object)
3.
to engage in snorkeling.
Origin
1940-45; < German Schnorchel air intake
Related forms
snorkeler, noun
Examples from the web for snorkeling
  • The park has a visitors center and beach, a good place to hone your snorkeling skills before boarding a dive boat.
  • Apart from restrictions on fishing, the marine protected areas will permit diving and snorkeling only under strict guidelines.
  • We disembarked and hired a long-tail boat to take us snorkeling.
  • Researchers snorkeling among coral reefs discovered and gently dug up this unidentified sea pen for later study.
  • The water is crystal clear and a favorite for swimming or snorkeling.
  • He told police she was swept out to sea while snorkeling.
  • It is a popular weekend destination for boating, snorkeling and camping.
  • Spend your days on public beaches, swimming or snorkeling in the ocean or sightseeing on foot.
  • Both offer secluded beaches and coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving.
  • Some of the best areas for snorkeling can be accessed from the shoreline.
British Dictionary definitions for snorkeling

snorkel

/ˈsnɔːkəl/
noun
1.
a device allowing a swimmer to breathe while face down on the surface of the water, consisting of a bent tube fitting into the mouth and projecting above the surface
2.
(on a submarine) a retractable vertical device containing air-intake and exhaust pipes for the engines and general ventilation: its use permits extended periods of submergence at periscope depth
3.
(military) a similar device on a tank, enabling it to cross shallow water obstacles
4.
a type of parka or anorak with a hood that projects beyond the face
verb -kels, -kelling, -kelled (US) -kels, -keling, -keled
5.
(intransitive) to swim with a snorkel
Word Origin
C20: from German Schnorchel; related to German schnarchen to snore
Word Origin and History for snorkeling

snorkel

n.

1944, "airshaft for submarines," from German Schnorchel, from German navy slang Schnorchel "nose, snout," related to schnarchen "to snore" (see snore (n.)). So called from its resemblance to a nose and its noise when in use. The anglicized spelling first recorded 1949. The meaning "curved tube used by a swimmer to breathe under water" is first recorded 1951.