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stingray

/ˈstɪŋreɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does stingray mean?

noun

A flat, cartilaginous fish with a long, pointed snout and a whip-like tail, found in warm and temperate waters. A stingray is known for its ability to deliver a painful sting with its barbed tail.

Example

"The diver swam carefully through the coral reef, watching out for the stingray hiding in the sand."

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