Shark


noun
1.
any of a group of elongate elasmobranch, mostly marine fishes, certain species of which are large, voracious, and sometimes dangerous to humans.
Idioms
2.
jump the shark, Informal. to begin a decline in quality, popularity, relevance, etc., after reaching a peak:
Some TV shows have jumped the shark once a popular cast member left the show.
noun
1.
a person who preys greedily on others, as by cheating or usury.
2.
Informal. a person who has unusual ability in a particular field.
verb (used with object)
3.
Archaic. to obtain by trickery or fraud; steal.
verb (used without object)
4.
Archaic. to live by shifts and stratagems.
noun
1.
any of various usually ferocious selachian fishes, typically marine with a long body, two dorsal fins, rows of sharp teeth, and between five and seven gill slits on each side of the head
noun
1.
a person who preys on or victimizes others, esp by swindling or extortion
verb
2.
(archaic) to obtain (something) by cheating or deception
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