Definition: A person who hunts animals, especially for sport or food.

Example: The shikaree guided the group through the forest in search of game.

Definition: A person who hunts large animals, often for sport or as a profession.

Example: The shikari led the expedition into the jungle to track the elusive tiger.

Definition: A type of small hawk found in parts of Asia and Africa, known for its sharp eyesight and hunting skills.

Example: The shikra soared high in the sky, searching for its next meal.

Definition: A building or shelter used for keeping cattle or livestock.

Example: The farmer built a new shippon to house his cows during the winter.

Definition: A type of marine mollusk that looks like a worm and bores into wood, especially underwater wood like that of ships, causing damage.

Example: The shipworm can weaken the structure of a dock by burrowing into the wooden supports.

Definition: Describing a body of water that is not deep, where the bottom can be easily seen or reached.

Example: The shoal water made it easy for the children to play safely.

Definition: To become shallow or to gather in large numbers, often referring to fish or other animals.

Example: The fish shoal together near the coral reef during the summer months.

Definition: A large group of fish or other marine animals, or a shallow area in a body of water that can be dangerous for boats.

Example: The fishermen found a shoal of fish near the reef.

Definition: To make a body of water shallower, often by causing sediment to accumulate or by moving into a shallower area.

Example: The boat shoaled as it approached the shore, making it difficult to navigate.

Definition: A person who works on a ship that travels along the coast, rather than going to distant places.

Example: The shoaler navigated the coastal waters with great skill.

Definition: A young pig that has recently stopped drinking its mother's milk.

Example: The farmer raised a shoat until it was big enough to sell.

Definition: A large bird found in eastern Africa, known for its tall stature, long legs, and a distinctive large bill that resembles a shoe.

Example: The shoebill stood silently in the water, waiting for fish to swim by.

Definition: A word used to scare away animals or birds.

Example: She waved her hands and shouted 'shoo' to make the birds fly away.

Definition: To make a sound like "shoo" in order to scare away something or someone, often used with animals.

Example: She tried to shoo the cat away from the table.