Eel

Quick meaning: Eel is a noun meaning Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.

Meaning

Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.

More Meanings

1. A European eel (Anguilla anguilla).
2. Various other animals that resemble true eels, chiefly in shape:
3. Someone or something that is sneaky and/or hard to catch.
4. (intransitive) To fish for eels.
5. (intransitive) To move with a sinuous motion like that of an eel.

Example Sentences

That Dennis is a right eel, he always seems to slip away from the scene at the right time.

His expression when incredulous. "Why would you think that?" He was a slippery little eel.

John scowled after the dog. "Never fear, my lady. I shall get the sneaky, slippery eel yet."

Philosophers and literary critics from ancient times, along with social scientists, physicians, theologians, and biblical scholars more recently, have tried to get a tentative handle, if not a firm grasp, on this "slippery eel" of humor and laughter.

Word Forms

• eels
• eeling
• eeled

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