shark in Swahili

shark in Swahili

What does "shark" mean?

1. noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
   "A great white shark was spotted just off the coast."
2. noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
   "The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest."
3. noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
   "Turned out the "beginner" was a pool shark who'd hustled half the bar."
4. verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
   "He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."

shark in a sentence

• A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
• Sharks have existed for hundreds of millions of years.
• The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.
• He's a shark in negotiations — never give him an opening.

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