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eelpot (n.)

A boxlike structure with funnel-shaped traps for catching eels; an eelbuck.

eelpot Sentence Examples

  1. The eelpot was carefully lowered into the water, its mesh sides forming a cylindrical trap for unsuspecting prey.
  2. The fishermen checked their eelpots every morning, hoping to find them teeming with wriggling eels.
  3. The eelpot was constructed from a series of interwoven willow branches, creating a labyrinthine maze for the eels to navigate.
  4. The design of the eelpot allowed the eels to enter easily, but made it difficult for them to escape once inside.
  5. As the tide receded, the eelpot was revealed, its contents a testament to the skill of the fisherman.
  6. The eelpot was baited with pieces of fish, enticing the eels with their tantalizing aroma.
  7. The eels, lured by the bait, would swim into the eelpot, their fate sealed as the trap closed behind them.
  8. The eelpot's design ensured that the eels remained alive until the fisherman retrieved them, preserving their freshness and quality.
  9. The eelpot was a sustainable fishing method, allowing the eels to be caught without causing harm to the environment.
  10. The sale of eels caught in eelpots provided a livelihood for local fishermen, supporting coastal communities and preserving traditional fishing practices.

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A boxlike structure with funnel-shaped traps for catching eels; an eelbuck.

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The eelpot was carefully lowered into the water, its mesh sides forming a cylindrical trap for unsuspecting prey.

The fishermen checked their eelpots every morning, hoping to find them teeming with wriggling eels.

The eelpot was constructed from a series of interwoven willow branches, creating a labyrinthine maze for the eels to navigate.

The design of the eelpot allowed the eels to enter easily, but made it difficult for them to escape once inside.