electric eel
Definitions
- Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks.
- Any species of the genus Electrophorus.
- A plumber's snake powered by electricity.
Equivalents
12 more languages
Catalàanguila elèctrica
Suomisähköankerias
Bahasa Indonesiabelut listrik
한국어전기뱀장어
Bahasa Melayubelut elektrik
Nederlandssidderaal
Русскийэлектри́ческий угорь
Svenskadarrål
Türkçeelektrikli yılan balığı
Examples
“Katherine put⟳ some Coloxyl down the drain, and we booked the plumber to come⟳ around the next day to use⟳ the electric eel on Jack.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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