stingray
n.n. a large, flat fish with a long tail that has a sharp, venomous barb. It lives in warm oceans and often swims close to the bottom.
n. a large, flat, ray-like fish with a long, whip-like tail ending in a venomous barb. Found in warm seas worldwide, it is often mistaken for a shark due to its similar triangular shape.
The stingray swam slowly across the sandy bottom.
While swimming near the shore, the diver accidentally stepped on a stingray and felt a sharp pain in his foot.
Marine biologists study the stingray's unique electroreception abilities to understand how these creatures navigate the murky waters of the continental shelf.
From sting + ray.
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Last updated May 19, 2026