Advertisement
Advertisement
snail
[ sneyl ]
noun
- any mollusk of the class Gastropoda, having a spirally coiled shell and a ventral muscular foot on which it slowly glides about.
- a slow or lazy person; sluggard.
- Machinery. a cam having the form of a spiral.
- Midwestern and Western U.S. a sweet roll in spiral form, especially a cinnamon roll or piece of Danish pastry.
snail
/ Աɪ /
noun
- any of numerous terrestrial or freshwater gastropod molluscs with a spirally coiled shell, esp any of the family Helicidae, such as Helix aspersa ( garden snail )
- any other gastropod with a spirally coiled shell, such as a whelk
- a slow-moving or lazy person or animal
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ-ˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- Բl adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of snail1
Word History and Origins
Origin of snail1
Example Sentences
Growing up in the '90s, I was always a little captivated by the magic of snail mail — the thrill of finding a fun letter nestled between the usual stack of bills, catalogs and junk.
Red abalone are large, edible sea snails that are considered a delicacy.
Famous for his experimental dishes such as snail porridge and bacon and egg ice cream, Blumenthal said medication initially dulled his culinary imagination.
Cases of liver fluke, which is transmitted through mud snails, have been rising over the long term.
In Austria, a group of snails rests lightly on blades of grass, their delicate forms illuminated against a glowing backdrop, creating a striking sense of fragility.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse