Snorkel Breather (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 snorkel breather allowed the submarine to remain undetected while still running its diesel engines.
- During World War II, German U-boats used snorkel breathers to stay submerged for longer periods of time.
- The snorkel breather's exhaust pipe was designed to minimize the submarine's visibility by reducing the amount of exhaust gases released into the air.
- The submarine's snorkel breather was damaged during the storm, forcing the crew to make emergency repairs.
- By using a snorkel breather, the submarine was able to recharge its batteries while remaining hidden beneath the surface of the ocean.