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sawshark

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsɔːʃɑː(ɹ)k/

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks with long, blade-like snouts edged with teeth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From saw + shark.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 鋸鯊 /锯鲨 (jùshā) — any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks
  • Finnish: sahahaikala — any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks
  • Japanese: ノコギリザメ (nokogirizame) — any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks
  • Polish: piłonos — any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks
  • Portuguese: tubarão-serra — any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks
  • Spanish: tiburón sierra — any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks