Synonyms for
Snail
Definition
a slow-moving terrestrial mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- slow as a snail
- snail mail
- garden snail
- sea snail
- snail trail
- snail's pace
- snail venom
Word family
Usage note
While 'snail' refers to a specific type of mollusk, it is often used metaphorically to describe something or someone very slow. 'Snail mail' is a common informal term for postal mail, contrasting with email.
Example sentences
- The snail is moving slowly.
- I love watching snails.
- A snail can retract itself into its shell.
- The snail left a slimy trail behind it.
- Snails are often used as a food in some cultures.
Quotes
I'm a snail, not a mouse.
I feel like a snail without a shell.
I am slow and hard, like a snail, and he is quick and light, like a bird.