shark
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🇺🇸
/ʃɑrk/
🇬🇧
/ʃɑːk/
predatory fish
Etymology
'shark' originates from the Germanic language, specifically the word 'schurke,' where 'schurke' meant 'villain' or 'scoundrel.'
'schurke' transformed into the English word 'shark' and eventually became the modern English word 'shark' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'villain' or 'scoundrel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large marine predator.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large marine predator known for its sharp teeth and cartilaginous skeleton.
The great white shark is one of the most feared predators in the ocean.
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Noun 2
a person who is ruthless or unscrupulous, especially in business.
He was known as a loan shark in the neighborhood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42