26984 words

shark

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
a large fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back:

Examples:

a great white shark
a basking shark
The movie "Jaws" is about a man-eating shark.
2
a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something:

Examples:

People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks.
3
a type of large fish that has rows of sharp teeth
4
infml A shark is also a person who cheats other people, esp. if they seem trusting:

Examples:

a loan shark
5
a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something:

Examples:

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

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