noun
- plural of snail; small soft-bodied animals that typically have spiral shells and move very slowly
Examples
- The garden snails left shiny trails on the sidewalk.
- She collected colorful snails from the tide pools.
- Snails are considered a delicacy in French cuisine.
- The aquarium had several species of freshwater snails.
- After the rain, snails emerged from their hiding places.
- Sea snails can be found in shallow coastal waters.