stingray
Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes,…Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.
» Stingrays only use their stingers defensively, so injuries to humans are rare.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.
Stachelrochen
хвостоко́лxvostokól, морско́й котmorskój kot, скатskat
large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds
(US)A device that simulates a cell tower, used to intercept cell phone communications.
Examples
3 sentencesStingrays only use their stingers defensively, so injuries to humans are rare.
I was surprised to learn that a stingray can actually regenerate its stinger if it gets broken off.
Stingrays and sharks, being related, share some traits, like electroreception and teeth that are constantly shed and regrown.
Translations
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Origin
From sting + ray.From sting + ray.
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