schnorkel

9.9

A device with pipes that lets a submarine take air while just below the water

noun
/ˈʃnɔr.kəl/

: schnorquel

The submarine's schnorkel allowed it to remain hidden beneath the waves for days at a time.

Examples

With a damaged schnorkel, the crew had to surface more frequently than planned.
Engineers checked the schnorkel regularly to ensure proper ventilation while submerged.
The submarine's schnorkel was deployed during the mission.
A schnorkel allows submarines to stay submerged longer.
The submarine's schnorkel allowed it to remain hidden beneath the waves for days at a time.
Engineers checked the schnorkel regularly to ensure proper ventilation while submerged.
With a damaged schnorkel, the crew had to surface more frequently than planned.

Synonyms

breather

vsschnorkel

Specialized

5 9.6

A device with pipes that lets a submarine take in air while staying underwater

is specifically a retractable device fitted to draw air from above surface

snorkel

vsschnorkel

Specialized

1 7.8

A pipe that lets a submarine take in air while staying near the surface

is the more general supply of air without focusing on engines

schnorchel

vsschnorkel

9.9

A tube that lets a submarine take air from the surface while under water

has identical meaning but is spelled with k in the word

snorkel breather

vsschnorkel

Specialized

9.5

A pipe pulled out to let a submarine get air while underwater

specifies that air is drawn from above the water surface

Surface Forms

schnorkel singular

schnorkels plural

Etymology

Schnorkel comes from the German word Schnorchel, the same root as the English snorkel, and is linked to the verb schnorcheln meaning 'to snore' or make breathing sounds. Think of a long tube that lets a submarine 'breathe' while hiding under the water, which is why a schnorkel lets the submarine draw air from above the surface.