stingers
word · lemma: stinger
Definition
Sharp, pointed body parts (often of insects or animals) used to inject venom or cause pain. It can also refer to spiked devices used by police to stop vehicles.
Usage & Nuances
'Stingers' most commonly refers to animal or insect body parts (like bee or scorpion stingers). In policing, 'stingers' are also spiked strips used to puncture car tires. Less commonly, the word can mean witty or pointed remarks (informal/slang). Be clear from context.
Example Sentences
Bees have sharp stingers to protect themselves.
basic
Scorpions use their stingers to catch prey.
basic
Some jellyfish have long stingers.
basic
The police threw stingers on the road to stop the fleeing car.
natural
Watch out, there might be stingers hidden in the sand at the beach.
natural
Those comments had real stingers in them.
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