carpet shark
The term "carpet shark" refers to a specific order of sharks and has a humorous secondary meaning.
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Definition
C1Marine Biology
(technical)A type of shark belonging to the order Orectolobiformes, known for their flattened bodies and patterned skin.
Example
- The whale shark is a well-known species of carpet shark.
- Carpet sharks are often found in tropical and warm temperate waters.
B2Domestic Pets
(informal, humorous)A ferret kept as a pet, humorously referred to because of their habit of chewing on carpets.
Example
- My carpet shark loves to hide under the furniture and surprise us.
- Be careful with your shoes; the carpet shark might get to them!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "carpet shark":
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