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EEL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Eel.

How to pronounce eel:

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Eel - as a noun

The fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in europe and america; large eels are usually smoked or pickled

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fish10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Voracious snakelike marine or freshwater fishes with smooth slimy usually scaleless skin and having a continuous vertical fin but no ventral fins

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
malacopterygian25soft-finned fish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Eel - as a verb

To fish for eels.

To move with a sinuous motion like that of an eel.

Example Sentences

"The eel slithered through the riverbed."
"I ordered grilled eel for dinner."
"She caught a slippery eel with her bare hands."
"The chef prepared a delicious eel sushi roll."
"The aquarium had a tank full of electric eels."
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Word Game Points

Is EEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is EEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is EEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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