noun
stingray
STIHNG-ray
Stingray (noun) means a flat-bodied ray with a whip-like tail bearing a venomous barb. Example: “The diver kept a safe distance from the stingray resting on the seabed.”
noun
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A flat-bodied ray with a whip-like tail bearing a venomous barb.
"The diver kept a safe distance from the stingray resting on the seabed."
How to use stingray
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flat sea creature related to sharks, known for its barbed, venomous tail.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stingrays
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Etymology
A compound of "sting" and "ray", referring to the barbed tail of this flat fish.
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What does “stingray” mean?
The word “stingray” means a flat-bodied ray with a whip-like tail bearing a venomous barb. In plain terms, a flat sea creature related to sharks, known for its barbed, venomous tail.
How do you pronounce “stingray”?
“Stingray” is pronounced STIHNG-ray (/ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stingray” in a sentence?
Here is “stingray” used in a sentence: “The diver kept a safe distance from the stingray resting on the seabed.”
What part of speech is “stingray”?
“Stingray” is a noun.
