Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snail
Noun
/sneɪl/
Definition
A snail is a small, soft-bodied creature with a coiled shell that it can retract into for protection.
Examples
- The garden was full of snails after the rain.
- She watched a snail slowly make its way across the pavement.
- The marine snail has a beautifully patterned shell.
Meaning
Snails are mollusks that belong to the class Gastropoda. They can be found in various environments, including gardens, ponds, and oceans.
Synonyms
- slug
- mollusk
- gastropod
