Definition of eel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fishelongated fish resembling a snake
- The eel slithered through the water gracefully.
2.
seafoodmeat from a long, slim fish, often smoked or pickled
- Smoked eel is a delicacy in many countries.
3.
- He's such an eel, always avoiding direct questions.
Verb
1.
body motionRare move in a sinuous or wavy mannerRare
- The snake eels through the grass.
2.
avoid captureRare escape or slip away from graspRare
- He managed to eel out of the tight situation.
Images of eel
elongated fish resembling a snake 
meat from a long, slim fish, often smoked or pickled
Expressions with eel
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elusive or cunning in behavior
The thief was slippery as an eel, evading capture.
type of fish that can produce an electric shock
The electric eel is known for its ability to generate powerful shocks..
prepared using eel that has been smoked
The smoked eel salad was a hit at the party.
having a long slender body like an eel
The eel-shaped sculpture was the centerpiece of the exhibit.
marine eel found in salty waters or used in cooking
The chef prepared a dish with fresh sea eel.
marine eel with bright colors, not aggressive but can be dangerous
A moray eel hid in the coral reef.
large marine eel found in Atlantic Ocean
The fisherman caught a conger eel off the coast last night..
resembling an eel in shape or movement
The creature had an eel-like body.
jawless fish with a round sucking mouth
The lamper eel clung to the rock with its mouth.
species of eel native to Europe
The European eel is considered critically endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss..
slim fish resembling eels found in sand
Sand eels are often seen burrowing into the sand.
aquatic salamander with an eel-like body
The congo eel slithered through the muddy waters.
any of various marine fishes of the family Ophidiidae
Cusk-eels are often found in deep sea environments..
farming eels for commercial purposes
Eel culture is popular in Japan for sushi production.
young transparent eel in its larval stage
Glass eels migrate up rivers to mature in freshwater..
deep-sea fish with a huge mouth and expandable stomach
The gulper eel can swallow prey much larger than itself.
small worm living in vinegar, called Turbatrix aceti
Vinegar eel can be seen swimming in old vinegar.
long fish with strong jaws found in the Pacific Ocean
The wolf eel hides in rocky crevices during the day.
Origin of eel
Old English, ǽl (eel)
Terms with eel included in their meaning
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cuisine
sushi roll with eel, cucumber, and avocado
marine
deep-sea eel with a large mouth
marine life
broad-nosed eel found in Europe and Asia
fish
eel-like fish with a suctorial mouth
zoology
jawless vertebrate, often eel-shaped, like lampreys or hagfishes
fish
large marine eel often found in Atlantic waters
paleontology
extinct eel-like creature with cone-shaped teeth
fish
young eel, especially after entering freshwater from the sea
marine
small eel
fish
eel-like marine animal that produces slime and eats dead material
marine animal
eel-like sea animal that makes slime and has a sucking mouth
marine
eel-like jawless fish with a toothed funnel-like sucking mouth
marine biology
large carnivorous eel of the family Muraenidae
animal
freshwater eel with a silvery underside
marine
slim eel-like fish with a large mouth
cooking
prepared using eel that has been smoked
appearance
having a long slender body like an eel
marine animal food
marine eel found in salty waters or used in cooking
food
eel preserved and flavored by smoking
cooking
dish made from smoked eel
marine
species of eel native to Europe
fish
marine eel with bright colors, not aggressive but can be dangerous
marine fish
eel-like fish of the family Ammodytidae
marine
large marine eel found in Atlantic Ocean
Examples of eel in a sentence
Eels are often found in freshwater habitats. Grilled eel pairs well with rice. Eel sushi is popular in Japanese cuisine. The politician was an eel during the interview. Catching him in a lie is like catching an eel. The river eels through the valley.
The dancer eels across the stage. She tried to eel out of the boring meeting. The thief managed to eel away from the police.
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- French:anguille, onduler, ...
- German:Aal, schlängeln, ...
- Italian:anguilla, serpeggiare, ...
- Spanish:anguila, serpentear, ...
- Portuguese:enguia, serpentear, ...
- Chinese:鳗鱼, 蜿蜒而行, ...
- Japanese:ウナギ, くねくねと進む, ...
- Arabic:ثُعْبَانُ البَحْر, تَلَوَّى, ...
- Hebrew:צְלוֹפַח, לְהִתְפַּתֵּל, ...
- Russian:угорь, извиваться, ...
- Ukrainian:вугор, звиватися, ...
- Hindi:बाम मछली, लहराना, ...
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