basking

Definition of basking in English English dictionary
basking shark: A very large shark, Cetorhinus maximus, that feeds at or close to the surface by filtering plankton from the water and is found in all the world's temperate oceans
basking sharks: plural form of basking shark
basking shark: It is a harmless species
basking shark: One of the largest species of sharks (Cetorhinus maximus), so called from its habit of basking in the sun; the liver shark, or bone shark
basking shark: Huge, sluggish shark (family Cetorhinidae) named for its habit of floating or slowly swimming at the surface. Possibly comprising more than one distinct species, it inhabits northern and temperate regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. It may grow as large as 46 ft (14 m); among fishes, only the whale shark grows larger. Despite its size, the basking shark feeds on plankton. It is gray-brown or blackish, with tiny teeth and very long gill slits. It is generally harmless and is hunted sporadically for fish meal and liver oil
basking shark: large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface
basking shark: It inhabits the northern seas of Europe and America, and grows to a length of more than forty feet
bask: To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness. (This verb is usually followed by "in")
get pleasure from something: to derive great satisfaction or pleasure from something.
bask: to make warm by genial heat
bask: To lie in warmth; to be exposed to genial heat
bask: {v} to lie exposed to the heat, to warm
bask: Enjoy an event, situation, or object
bask: To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warm or happiness. (This verb is usually followed by "in")
bask: To warm by continued exposure to heat; to warm with genial heat
bask: {f} expose oneself to sunlight; soak up warmth or pleasant atmosphere; tan in sun
bask: If you bask in someone's approval, favour, or admiration, you greatly enjoy their positive reaction towards you. He has spent a month basking in the adulation of the fans back in Jamaica
bask: derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; "She relished her fame and basked in her glory"
bask: If you bask in the sunshine, you lie somewhere sunny and enjoy the heat. All through the hot, still days of their holiday Amy basked in the sun Crocodiles bask on the small sandy beaches
bask: be exposed; "The seals were basking in the sun
bask: be exposed; "The seals were basking in the sun"