eel
noun
any of numerous elongated, snakelike marine or freshwater fishes of the order Apodes, having no ventral fins.
eels
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pluralof eel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The eels are going to squirm out; you need multiple baskets where the holes don’t overlap,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Harrison suggests that eels are one possible candidate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The EA is also investigating another incident nearby at Brislington Brook, where dead fish and eels, foam on the water and "an intense chemical smell" were reported by volunteers.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
"The price of diesel was just the last straw," he said, after other key concerns including catch limits on bluefin tuna and new regulations for fishing eels.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Jellied eels and Domish reds filled their afternoon.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
