What does SHOAL mean?

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.