stingray

[ sting-rey ]

noun

1. any of the rays, ray, especially of the family Dasyatidae, having a long, flexible tail armed near the base with a strong, serrated bony spine with which they can inflict painful wounds.

stingray

/ ˈstɪŋˌreɪ /

noun

1. any ray of the family Dasyatidae, having a whiplike tail bearing a serrated venomous spine capable of inflicting painful weals on man

Word History and Origins

Origin of stingray¹

First recorded in 1605–15; sting + ray ²

Example Sentences

Not to mention, you could step on a stingray or a sea urchin.

From Los Angeles Times

His biggest fear was being stung by a stingray while fighting the current as he was dragging his kayak over rapids.

From BBC

“You are far, far, far more likely to be stung by a stingray.”

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday’s statement from the Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville did not say what disease the stingray, Charlotte, has or comment on the status of her pregnancy.

From Seattle Times

“We see everything from strokes to stingrays, to jellyfish, to golf cart rollovers to heart attacks,” said Paret.

From Los Angeles Times