stingray
Translation
stingray
Examples
A stingray swam by in the clear water.
A stingray swam by in the clear water.
Be careful not to step on a stingray.
Be careful not to step on a stingray.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the stingray)) a type of flat fish with a venomous tail. A stingray has a long, whip-like tail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ray (general term)
Etymology
From 'sting' (referring to its venomous tail spine) and 'ray' (a type of flat-bodied fish).
Memory Tips
Picture a fish that is a 'ray' and has a tail that can 'sting' you. The name describes its key feature.