Synonyms for

Eels

Verb / 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

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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