Meaning
A large sea fish with sharp teeth and a tall fin on its back.
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Word origin
The origin is uncertain; the word appeared in English in the 1500s, when sailors brought the fish home from warm seas.
Other proposed origins
- Some accounts link it to German Schurke, meaning a villain or scoundrel. (German, Schurke)
- Others connect it to xoc, a word for a large fish in the Maya language of Central America. (Yucatec Maya, xoc)
Grammar
Examples
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You often see only the fin above the water.
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A useful fact - films make them scarier than they are.
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A person who takes money without mercy can be called a shark.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 4: shark, knight, operate and 7 more words.