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Vocabulary Entry
eel
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A long, snake-like fish that lives in water.
Example Sentences
"The chef prepared a delicious eel dish for dinner."
"Eels can be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments."
"During the summer, we often see eels swimming in the local river."
V
verb
To move in a smooth, sinuous manner, resembling an eel.
Example Sentences
"He eel'd through the crowd to get to the front of the stage."
"The thief eel'd away before anyone noticed."
"She eel'd around the corners of the narrow hall."