nounπShareA bump left on the skin after having been stung."After the bee flew away, a red sting appeared on her arm. "bodyappearancesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bite by an insect."The bee's sting hurt Lily's finger. "animalinsectsensationbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack."The bee's sting caused a painful reaction. "insectanimalweaponpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis"The mosquito bite left a small, itchy sting on my arm. "sensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles."The stinging nettles grew along the edge of the schoolyard. "biologyplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thrust of a sting into the flesh; the act of stinging; a wound inflicted by stinging."The bee's sting hurt my finger. "organismanimalinsectbodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(law enforcement) A police operation in which the police pretend to be criminals in order to catch a criminal."The police sting operation caught the art thief red-handed. "policelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short percussive phrase played by a drummer to accent the punchline in a comedy show."The comedian paused, told the joke, and the drummer added a quick sting to emphasize the punchline. "musicentertainmentsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brief sequence of music used in films, TV, and video games as a form of scenic punctuation or to identify the broadcasting station."The game show used a short, dramatic sting to signal when a contestant answered incorrectly. "musicentertainmentmediasoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA support for a wind tunnel model which extends parallel to the air flow."The wind tunnel model's sting was carefully adjusted to ensure accurate airflow readings. "technicalsciencephysicsdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe harmful or painful part of something."The sting of the criticism made her want to quit the project. "sensationsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA goad; incitement."The sting of failing the test motivated her to study harder next time. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe concluding point of an epigram or other sarcastic saying."Her insult was cleverly disguised as a compliment, but the sting was in the final word: "Bless your heart." "languagewritingliteraturecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both."Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."sensationactionorganisminsectanimalbiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an insect) To bite."The bee will sting you if you get too close to its hive. "animalinsectbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain."My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."sensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause harm or pain to."I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!"sensationactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
