5 letter words ending in OAL

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "shoal": Shoal

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A large group of fish swimming together.
• Verb: (1) To make shallow or become shallow. (2) To form or gather into a shoal.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃoʊl/
• UK: /ʃəʊl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shoal" originated from the Old English word "sceolu," meaning "a troop or crowd." It has been used since the 14th century to describe a large group of fish swimming together. The verb form of "shoal" has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of fish gathering together. It can also be used to describe a body of water becoming shallow or the act of making a body of water shallow.

Synonyms:

• Swarm
• School
• Flock
• Herd
• Crowd

Related Words:

• Shoat
• Shore
• Shook
• Shorn
• Short

Example Sentences:

• The shoal of fish swam gracefully through the water.
• The river shoaled as it neared the shore.
• The fishermen waited patiently for the fish to shoal.

Here is the dictionary-style definition of the word "skoal": skoal Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A toast or a drinking salute, typically accompanied by the raising of a glass.
Pronunciations: US: /skoʊl/; UK: /skəʊl/
Origin and Usage: The word "skoal" comes from the Old Norse word "skál," which means "bowl." It was originally used as a drinking toast in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures. In modern usage, it is commonly used as a celebratory toast when drinking with friends or colleagues. It is also the name of a brand of smokeless tobacco.
Synonyms: Cheers, Salud, Prost, Sláinte
Related Words: Toast, Drink, Cheers, Raise, Glass
Example Sentences: - "Lets all raise a glass and give a skoal to the happy couple!" - "After a long day at work, he likes to unwind with a skoal and a good book." - "The group of friends gave a loud skoal before taking a sip of their drinks."