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basking shark

 

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Noun basking shark has 1 sense
  1. basking shark, Cetorhinus maximus - large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface
    --1 is a kind of mackerel shark
    --1 is a member of Cetorhinus, genus Cetorhinus

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Basking Shark

Noun (animal): A large species of shark (Cetorhinus maximus) known for its placid behavior and habit of swimming close to the surface, often with its dorsal fin exposed.

Example sentence: The basking shark is the second-largest living fish species, after the whale shark.

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Verb (action): To be in a state of relaxation or contentment, often while soaking up the sun or enjoying favorable circumstances.

Example sentence: After finishing her work, she spent the afternoon basking in the warm sun at the beach.

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Adjective (descriptive): Describing the state of being filled with happiness or satisfaction.

Example sentence: The basking couple enjoyed their honeymoon in a luxurious resort.

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Adverb (manner): In a manner that is relaxed or content.

Example sentence: She laid back in the hammock and baskingly watched the sunset.

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