snorkel vs ventilator
ventilator vs snorkelsnorkel and ventilator both are nouns.
snorkel is a verb but ventilator is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| snorkel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| ventilator | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
ventilator is a hypernym of
snorkel; that is, ventilator is a
word with a broader meaning than snorkel:
- snorkel: breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water
- ventilator: a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
| snorkel (noun) | ventilator (noun) |
|---|---|
| air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time | a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air |
| breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water | a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure |
| snorkel (verb) | ventilator (verb) |
|---|---|
| dive with a snorkel |
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