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Eels

Noun / i:lz / Another word for eels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Eels are long, slimy fish that live in rivers and the ocean.

Synonyms & similar words

eel snakes serpents vipers lampreys hagfish morays congers catfish sharks rays skates stingrays swordfish tuna salmon trout bass cod

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Example sentences

  1. The eels wriggled out of the fisherman's grip.
  2. I like to eat grilled eel with rice.
  3. The aquarium had a tank full of electric eels.
  4. Eels can be found in both freshwater and saltwater.
  5. My sister thinks eels are creepy, but I think they're cool.

Quotes

  • "All the fish that were in the river died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians couldn't drink from it. There were eels everywhere." - Exodus 7:21
  • "Nature is a temple in which living columns sometimes emit confused words. Man approaches it through forests of symbols, which observe him with familiar glances." - Charles Baudelaire
  • "Nature is a temple where the living pillars sometimes let out a sigh." - Charles Baudelaire

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