Elver

Synonyms of elver

• young eel
• glass eel

Collocations of elver

young elver

Frequency: 70 %

The young elver swam swiftly through the river.

fresh elver

Frequency: 60 %

The fresh elver was caught and sold at the local market.

small elver

Frequency: 50 %

The small elver struggled to make its way upstream.

slippery elver

Frequency: 45 %

The slippery elver wriggled out of the fisherman's grasp.

wild elver

Frequency: 35 %

The wild elver population has been declining due to pollution.

Idiomatic Expressions for elver

• Phrase: like trying to catch an elver in a stream
  Meaning: to describe a challenging or elusive task
  Usage: Getting my toddler to sit still for a photo is like trying to catch an elver in a stream.