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shark

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʃɑrk/ · UK /ʃɑːk/

Forms: sharks

shark means: A large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back, often with sharp teeth.

noun

SEA FISHA2

A large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back, often with sharp teeth.

  • We saw a shark near the boat.
  • Some sharks feed on tiny sea creatures.
  • The divers watched the shark from a safe distance.

Common phrases: great white shark, shark attack, a shark fin

Questions about shark

What does shark mean?

A large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back, often with sharp teeth.

What is shark in other languages?

Türkçe: köpekbalığı · Español: tiburón · Français: requin · Deutsch: Hai · Italiano: squalo · 日本語: サメ

How do you pronounce shark?

In American English /ʃɑrk/; in British English /ʃɑːk/.

How do you use shark in a sentence?

We saw a shark near the boat. Some sharks feed on tiny sea creatures.

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