shark
//ʃɑːk//
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.