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The meaning of Shark

Shark – definition

noun

A long-bodied chiefly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and toothlike scales. most sharks are predatory, although the largest kinds feed on plankton, and some can grow to a large size.

Usage examples:

This shark feeds primarily on bony fishes such as parrot, trigger, squirrel, surgeon, damsel and go…
noun

A small se asian freshwater fish with a tail resembling that of a shark, popular in aquaria.

noun

A light greyish-brown european moth, the male of which has pale silvery hindwings.

verb

(typically of a man at a social gathering) be in active pursuit of a sexual partner.

Usage examples:

As soon as he arrived he was sharking among the women
noun

A person who unscrupulously exploits or swindles others.

Usage examples:

Property sharks want to develop 200 acres around the site
noun

An expert in a specified field.

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A pool shark
noun

Any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

noun

A type of large fish that has rows of sharp teeth

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A loan shark
noun

A dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something

Usage examples:

People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks.

Shark translation into English

Shark: translate from English into Chinese

Translate shark into Chinese (Simplified)}
鲨鱼, 鲨, 鲛, 沙鱼

Shark: translate from English into Dutch

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Haai, Gauwdief, Opslokken, Bedriegen, Afzetten, Gappen, Kapen, Zwendelaar, Inhalig mens, Afzetter

Shark: translate from English into French

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Requin, Escroc

Shark: translate from English into German

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Hai, Haifisch, Schlitzohr, Schwindler

Shark: translate from English into Hindi

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शार्क, ग्राह, हाँगर, ठग, हिंसक जानवर, धोखेबाज़, धूर्त, ठगना, हड़पना, दरिंदा, घुटकना

Shark: translate from English into Italian

Translate shark into Italian}
Squalo, Pescecane, Strozzino, Pirata

Shark: translate from English into Korean

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상어, 명수, 고리 대금업자, 상어 잡이를 하다, 사기를 하다, 사기하다, 게걸스럽게 먹다

Shark: translate from English into Russian

Translate shark into Russian}
Акула, Шулер, Блестящий знаток, Мошенник, Пожирать, Плутовать, Жульничать, Мошенничать, Вымогатель

Shark: translate from English into Spanish

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Tiburón, Estafador, As

Word origin

late 16th century: perhaps from German Schurke ‘worthless rogue’, influenced by shark1.

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