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Webster 1913 Edition
Snoring
Snor′ing
,Noun.
(Physiol.)
The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.
Webster 1828 Edition
Snoring
SNO'RING
,ppr.
Definition 2024
snoring
snoring
English
Noun
snoring (countable and uncountable, plural snorings)
- The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.
- His snoring was so loud that it woke the neighbors.
- E. E. Cummings
- Then he asked if anyone wanted to dispute this assertion (he brandishing his revolver the while) and was answered by peaceful snorings.
Translations
action or sound
Verb
snoring
- present participle of snore