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Vocabulary Entry
shoal
|noun • verb
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noun
A shoal refers to a large number of fish swimming together, or a shallow place in a body of water.
Example Sentences
"We spotted a shoal of herring swimming near the shore."
"The fisherman warned us to be cautious around the shoal, as it was shallow."
"During our hike, we came across a shoal that was teeming with small fish."
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verb
To shoal means to form a large group of animals, especially fish.
Example Sentences
"The fish began to shoal as they sensed a predator nearby."
"During breeding season, the trout tend to shoal in the warmer waters."
"As the sun set, the minnows started to shoal more closely together."