Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Snail-like · Snail·-like · IPA a. adv. 01 a. Like or suiting a snail; as, snail-like progress. 1. Like or suiting a snail; as, snail-like progress. 02 adv. In the manner of a snail; slowly. 1. In the manner of a snail; slowly.