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SHAHK/ʃɑːk/

A shark is a large sea fish with a triangle fin on its back and sharp teeth. Countable: a shark, sharks. A dolphin is also in the sea but is friendly-looking, has a blowhole, and is not a fish; a whale is larger and breathes air. Mix-up: shark vs sharp (with a point) — extra p, related idea but different word.

Meaning

A large sea fish with a big fin and sharp teeth.

Examples

• “A shark swam near the boat.”
• “The shark's fin showed above the water.”
• “Not every shark is dangerous to people.”

Good to know

a shark (fin, teeth, fish). Contrast: dolphin (not a fish), whale (larger). Mix-up: sharp.

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