Schnorchel

See also: schnorchel

German

Etymology

From schnarchen (to snore). So called because of the submarine snorkel's operative resemblance to a nose and its noise when in use.

Noun

Schnorchel m (genitive Schnorchels, plural Schnorchel)

  1. snorkel (underwater breathiing tube)
  2. submarine snorkel, snort

Declension

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