shark

//ʃɑːk//
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Noun

sharkSingular
sharksPlural
1

A large predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and rows of sharp teeth.

We saw a shark swimming near the reef.

Synonym

Noun

sharkSingular
sharksPlural
1

A person who ruthlessly exploits or swindles others, especially in business or gambling.

Be careful of loan sharks who charge extremely high interest rates.

Verb

1

To obtain money or goods by fraud or deception; to swindle.

He sharked money from elderly people by pretending to be a bank employee.