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shark

/ʃɑːk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton and seven gill slits. Sharks have rows of sharp teeth and are found in all seas.

    - "The shark attacked the surfer off the coast of California."
    - "Sharks have been around for over 400 million years."
    - "The great white shark is the largest predatory shark in the world."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʃɑɹk/



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  2. /ʃɑɹk/



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  3. /ʃɑɹk/



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Synonyms

hustler
Rhymes
Words rhyming with shark
ark , dark , hark , lark , mark , park , spark , tark
Variants
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shark , sharklike , sharks , sharked , sharking , shark repellent , shark repellents , shark sucker , shark suckers , Shark Bay , anti-shark , antishark , basking shark , basking sharks , black-tipped shark , black-tipped sharks , blacktip , blacktip shark , blacktip sharks , blacktips , blue shark , blue sharks
Etymology
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Old English sceroc, from scir ('sharp') + cogge ('jaw').

Trivia
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  1. Sharks have no bones, only cartilage.

  2. Sharks can detect electrical fields generated by the muscles of other animals.

  3. The smallest shark is the dwarf lanternshark, which grows to only 11 inches long.

  4. The largest shark is the whale shark, which can grow up to 40 feet long.

Related Concepts
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  1. Cartilaginous fish: A group of fish characterized by a skeleton made of cartilage instead of bones.

  2. Apex predator: A predator that occupies the top position in its food chain and has no natural predators.

Culture
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Sharks have been a source of fascination and fear throughout history. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In some cultures, sharks are considered a symbol of power and strength. In others, they are feared as dangerous predators.

How to Memorize "shark"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, powerful fish with rows of sharp teeth and a sleek body. Visualize the way it moves gracefully through the water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'shark' with the ocean, power, and danger.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym S.H.A.R.K. - Self-sufficient, Hungry, Aggressive, Rapid, and Keen.

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