schnorchel

Examples

• All

• The invention of the schnorchel significantly extended the operational capabilities of submarines during World War II.

• German U-boats were equipped with a schnorchel to help them evade detection while remaining submerged.

• Engineers inspected the damaged schnorchel after the vessel returned to port.

• What is the purpose of a schnorchel on a submarine?

• The German U-boats were equipped with a schnorchel to operate underwater for extended periods.

• Engineers inspected the damaged schnorchel after the submarine returned from its mission.

• Raising the schnorchel allowed the submarine to take in air while it was submerged.

Synonyms

B

breather

vsschnorchel

• Specialized

5 9.6

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

is the specific retractable system that emphasizes surface air passage

S

snorkel

vsschnorchel

• Specialized

1 7.8

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

is the general submerged air system without stressing engine operation

S

schnorkel

vsschnorchel

• UK

9.9

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

is the standard device that does not specify where air comes from

S

snorkel breather

vsschnorchel

• Specialized

9.5

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

is the same device but described more generally

Surface Forms

Etymology