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snail

/snɛɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does snail mean?

noun

A slow-moving, slimy, shell-bearing mollusk that feeds on plants and algae. A snail is typically a gastropod with a spiral shell.

Example

"The garden was overrun with snails, which were eating the leaves of the plants."

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