eel
word
Definition
A long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water and is known for its slippery body.
Usage & Nuances
'Eel' is mainly used for the fish, but can also appear in idioms like 'as slippery as an eel.' Typically seen in biology, cooking (especially Japanese cuisine: 'eel sushi'), and sometimes compared to something hard to catch.
Spanish: anguilaPortuguese (BR): enguiaPortuguese (PT): enguiaChinese (Simplified): 鳗鱼Chinese (Traditional): 鰻魚Hindi: ईलArabic: ثعبان البحرBengali: ইল মাছRussian: угорьJapanese: ウナギVietnamese: lươnKorean: 장어Turkish: yılan balığıUrdu: بام مچھلیIndonesian: belut
Example Sentences
He slipped away as quickly as an eel.
natural
You can find eels in rivers and oceans.
basic
An eel looks like a snake but it is a fish.
basic
The chef cooked grilled eel for dinner.
basic
Unagi, or freshwater eel, is a delicacy in Japan.
natural
It's not easy to catch an eel with your hands.
natural