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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishA flat sea creature related to sharks, known for its barbed, venomous tail.

Word forms

stingrays plural

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Etymology

A compound of "sting" and "ray", referring to the barbed tail of this flat fish.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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