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- pronunciation:
- sneIl
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A snail is a small animal with a soft body and a round shell on its back. Snails live in water or on land and move very slowly.
Sasha found a snail hiding under a leaf.
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| definition 2: |
A person who moves or works very slowly is sometimes called a "snail."
She is a snail when it comes to doing her homework. |
| derivation: |
snail-like (adj.) |
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