Eels Meaning in English
word · lemma: eel
ˈiɫz
EELZ
ˈiːlz
EELZ
Definition
Long, slender fish shaped like snakes, often living in both saltwater and freshwater. 'Eels' is the plural form of 'eel'.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in scientific, culinary, or nature contexts. 'Eels' refers to more than one eel. Not used for other snake-like animals. Plural is regular: 'eel' to 'eels'. Collocations: 'freshwater eels', 'electric eels' (note: 'electric eel' is technically not a true eel).
Spanish: anguilasPortuguese (BR): enguiasPortuguese (PT): enguiasChinese (Simplified): 鳗鱼Chinese (Traditional): 鰻魚Hindi: सांप मछलीArabic: ثعابين البحرBengali: ইল মাছRussian: угриJapanese: ウナギVietnamese: lươnKorean: 장어Turkish: yılan balıklarıUrdu: بام (eel کی جمع)Indonesian: belut
Example Sentences
Eels live in rivers and oceans.
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Some people like to eat eels.
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We saw two eels in the aquarium.
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Eels always look a bit mysterious to me.
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Have you ever tried grilled eels? They're delicious!
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Be careful—eels can slip away quickly if you try to catch them.
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