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shark

[ʃɑːk]

shark Definition

  • 1a long-bodied chiefly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and tooth-like scales. Most sharks are predatory, although the largest species, the whale shark, feeds on plankton, smaller fish, and crustaceans.
  • 2a dishonest or unscrupulous person, especially an unprincipled lawyer.

Using shark: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shark's fin protruded from the water as it swam towards its prey.

  • Example

    He was a shark in the business world, always looking for ways to make more money.

  • Example

    The lawyer was known to be a shark, taking advantage of his clients whenever he could.

shark Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shark

Phrases with shark

  • reach the point at which something that was once popular, relevant, or successful has become overused, outdated, or unoriginal

    Example

    Many people believe that the show 'Happy Days' jumped the shark when Fonzie jumped over a shark on water skis.

  • a person who lends money at excessively high rates of interest

    Example

    He had to borrow money from a loan shark because he couldn't get a loan from a bank.

  • a substance or device used to repel sharks, often used by divers or surfers

    Example

    She always carries shark repellent when she goes surfing in the ocean.

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Summary: shark in Brief

A 'shark' [ʃɑːk] is a long-bodied fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, known for being predatory. It can also refer to a dishonest or unscrupulous person, especially an unprincipled lawyer. The phrase 'jump the shark' means to reach the point where something has become overused or outdated. Other phrases include 'loan shark,' a person who lends money at excessively high rates of interest, and 'shark repellent,' a substance or device used to repel sharks.

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