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shark

/ʃɑːk/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a large fish with sharp teeth that lives in the ocean.

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

We saw a shark while we were snorkeling on vacation.

I'm scared to swim in the ocean because of sharks.

Full Definition

A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head.

Related Words

Synonyms:
predatorfish
Word Family:
sharksharks

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