Word of the Day: Shark
shark / ˈshärk
noun (1)
- any of a number of mostly marine fish belonging to subclass elasmobranch, ranging in size from a few inches to over 40 feet long, having a tough, dull-colored skin, and a predatory nature
We provoke a shark every time we enter the water where sharks happen to be, for we forget: The ocean is not our territory – it’s theirs.
Peter Benchley, 1940-2006
noun (2)
- a person who uses crafty means to gain things from others
Mr. Blank’s reputation as a card shark had preceded him.
Groucho Marx, 1890-1977