shark repellent

American  

noun

1. any tactic used by a corporation to prevent a takeover by a corporate raider.

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Etymology

Origin of shark repellent

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

To the Nolan fanboys, the “Batman” television series’ creators made West carry shark repellent and throw onomatopoeic punches because they didn’t understand what it meant to be Batman.

From Salon

Field testing showed that it was 60 percent effective as a shark repellent.

From Washington Post

The Department of the Navy also worked with the Office of Strategic Services, the wartime precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency, to develop a shark repellent.

From Salon

As well as supplying emergency packs for lifeboats around the world, the company produces equipment for use in war zones and peace-keeping operations including shark repellent and ballistic protective underwear dubbed 'blast boxers'.

From BBC

He and those he served with slept above board, doused in shark repellent, armed with a sheath knife and life vest.

From Washington Times