Vocabulary Entry

snail

|noun • verb

noun

A slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell.

Example Sentences

"The garden was full of snails after the rain."

"She found a snail crawling on the sidewalk."

"In some cultures, escargot, or cooked snails, are considered a delicacy."

verb

Example Sentences

"The project began to snail as the deadline approached."

"He tried not to snail during the marathon, despite the fatigue."

"Traffic began to snail along the highway during rush hour."