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

Facing nationwide controversy about the stingray, legislators at the federal, state and local level want more oversight of how cell site simulators are purchased and some demand police get a warrant from a judge.

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WBUR obtained model numbers from invoices to establish that this equipment was a stingray.

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The robot’s body roughly resembles a stingray, with two large flapping fins and a tail that allows it to easily maneuver through the surrounding waters.

From Singularity Hub 

“It must be what they call a stingaree or stingray,” Jack went on.

From Project Gutenberg

The stingray is another native of these seas, the meat of which is much esteemed by the Creoles.

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Russell's services to Smith deserved note because the Captain was expected to die from the stingray wound.

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In June he was bitten by a stingray fish while he was spearing it.

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The same stingray also assured the surgeon Bagnall a place in history.

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