Schnorkel (Noun)
Meaning
Air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The submarine's schnorkel allowed it to remain undetected while still running its diesel engines.
- The crew extended the schnorkel to recharge the submarine's batteries during the night.
- The schnorkel's mast was damaged during the storm, forcing the submarine to surface for repairs.
- By using the schnorkel, the submarine could stay submerged for weeks at a time.
- The schnorkel's air intake was equipped with a special filter to remove salt spray from the air.