/ Dictionary / Index S shark: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: shark Pronunciation: (shärk), [key] — n. any of a group of elongate elasmobranch, mostly marine fishes, certain species of which are large, voracious, and sometimes dangerous to humans. shark Pronunciation: (shärk), [key] — n. a person who preys greedily on others, as by cheating or usury. a person who has unusual ability in a particular field. —v.t. to obtain by trickery or fraud; steal. —v.i. to live by shifts and stratagems. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: shark (Thesaurus) sharif shark repellent Related Content Daily Word Quiz: topography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language