"sharks and minnows" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} sharks and minnows
  1. A children's game, played in a swimming pool, in which one player (the "shark") attempts to tag the others (the "minnows") as they try to cross the pool. Those who are tagged join in as sharks for the next round. Categories (topical): Games
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