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snorts

/snɔːrts/ /snɔrts/

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noun

The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.

Examples :

"The class erupted in snorts and giggles when the teacher tripped over his own feet. "

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noun

A dose of a drug to be snorted. Here, "drug" includes snuff (i.e., pulverized tobacco).

Examples :

""He prepared two snorts of snuff before settling down to read." "

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noun

A consumed portion of alcoholic drink.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, he poured himself two generous snorts of whiskey. "

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noun

A submarine snorkel.

Examples :

"The old submarine captain pointed at the blueprints, explaining the function of the submarine's snorts for taking in air while remaining submerged. "

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verb

To make a snort; to exhale roughly through the nose.

Examples :

"She snorted with laughter."

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verb

To express or force out by snorting.

Examples :

"He snorted a derisory reply and turned on his heel."

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verb

To inhale (usually a drug) through the nose.

Examples :

"to snort cocaine"

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verb

Examples :

"My dog sleeps so soundly that he often snorts loudly. "

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verb

(of submarines) To sail at periscope depth through the use of a snort or snorkel.

Examples :

"During the exercise, the submarine snorts, drawing air from just below the surface to recharge its batteries while remaining hidden. "

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