shark

UK
/ʃɑːk/
US
/ʃɑrk/
sharksubstantiv
sharks
Pl.
UK
/ʃɑːk/
US
/ʃɑrk/
Übersetzungen
The shark swam swiftly through the ocean.
Акула быстро плыла через океан.
Definitionen
Any of numerous predatory cartilaginous fishes of the order Selachimorpha, typically having a streamlined body and rows of sharp teeth.
Hammerhead sharks use their wide heads to detect the faint electric fields produced by prey.
A person who is ruthless or unscrupulous, especially in business dealings.
He was known as a shark in the corporate world, always looking for ways to outsmart his competitors.
A card player who is highly skilled and often wins by outsmarting others.
She was a poker shark, consistently winning large sums of money at the casino.
The flesh of a shark when prepared or served as food.
The restaurant’s special was grilled shark with a citrus glaze.
sharkverb
sharked
Präteritum
sharked
Partizip Perfekt
sharking
Gerundium
UK
/ʃɑːk/
US
/ʃɑrk/
Übersetzungen
He tried to shark his way into winning the poker game.
Он пытался мошенничать, чтобы выиграть в покер.
Definitionen
To engage in aggressive or predatory behavior, often in a business or competitive context.
He was known to shark his way through the corporate world, always looking for the next big deal.
To cheat or swindle someone, especially in a game or competition.
She was caught trying to shark her opponents in the poker game by using marked cards.
To prowl or move stealthily in search of prey, profit, or advantage.
Reporters were sharking around the courthouse, hoping for a glimpse of the defendant.
sharkadjektiv
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to sharks.
Definitionen
Relating to or characteristic of sharks; involving sharks.
The beach was closed after a shark attack was reported.
sharkadjektiv
UK
/ʃɑːk/
US
/ʃɑrk/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'shark attack'). Non-gradable.
Definitionen
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of sharks.
Lifeguards posted signs warning of increased shark activity near the reef.