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Snail Definition & Meaning

snail
noun
  1. freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
  2. edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic
verb
  1. gather snails; "We went snailing in the summer"

"Snail" in song lyrics

See how snail is used in real songs:

  • "You live in a shell like a snail"
    Dre Dog — Killin of the Caine
  • "Through my zone you now roam with a piece of a snail"
    Atoms Family — Brainstorm
  • "Oh yes there's progress but it moves like a snail"
    Bishop Lamont f/ Mike Ant — So Cold

Words that rhyme with snail

Usage tips for "snail"

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Frequently asked questions

What does snail mean?
freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic gather snails; "We went snailing in the summer"
What part of speech is snail?
Snail is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does snail have?
Snail has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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