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Meaning of carpet shark | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any shark of the order Orectolobiformes.
  2. A ferret kept as a domestic pet.
    humorous, informal

Equivalents

Deutsch Ammenhai
Gaeilge siorc dathannach
Te Reo Māori pekapeka
Nederlands bakerhaai

Examples

“Inspect your ferret's bedding routinely. Some carpet sharks find cloth an irresistible delicacy and chew holes in the fabric.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

carpet shell carpet slipper carpet snake carpet sweeper carpet viper carpet washer

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