snails
word · lemma: snail
/ˈsneɪɫz/
/snˈeɪlz/
Definition
Small, slow-moving animals with a soft body and a spiral shell on their back. Snails are reptiles, and some people eat them as food.
Usage & Nuances
'Snails' is the regular plural of 'snail.' Often used as a metaphor for slowness (e.g., 'move at a snail's pace'). Sometimes confused with 'slugs' (snails have shells, slugs do not).
Spanish: caracolesPortuguese (BR): caracóisPortuguese (PT): caracóisChinese (Simplified): 蜗牛Chinese (Traditional): 蝸牛Hindi: घोंघेArabic: حَلَزُوناتBengali: ঘোঁঘাRussian: улиткиJapanese: カタツムリVietnamese: ốc sênKorean: 달팽이Turkish: salyangozlarUrdu: گھونگھےIndonesian: siput
Example Sentences
There are many snails in the garden after it rains.
basic
Snails move very slowly on the ground.
basic
Some people eat snails as a special dish.
basic
Did you see all the snails stuck to the wall after the rain?
natural
It took him forever because he works as slow as snails.
natural
Kids love to watch snails crawling along the road after it rains.
natural