piranha

1. Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterized by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).

   Piranha

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2. (derogatory, figuratively)Someone, especially a critic, who appears to be part of a swarm and attacks someone when they are vulnerable, as if in a feeding frenzy.

   someone who attacks in search of booty

1. Tom claimed that he saw a man being eaten alive by piranhas.

   ruТом утверждал, что видел человека, съеденного заживо пираньями.

   deTom behauptete, dass er sah, wie ein Mann bei lebendigem Leibe von Piranhas gefressen wurde.

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2. There were piranhas in the river.

   ruВ реке водились пираньи.

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3. Were you bit by a piranha?

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4. The school of piranhas attacked the snake.

   ruСтая пираний напала на змею.

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5. A piranha is not a pet, Tom.

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