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stingers

/ˈstɪŋərz/

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A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

Examples :

"The bee defended its hive, using its stingers to ward off the intruders. "

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Anything that is used to sting, as a means of attack.

Examples :

"The jellyfish have stingers on their tentacles to protect themselves from predators. "

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Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.

Examples :

"Her boss's constant criticisms were like stingers that chipped away at her confidence. "

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A cocktail of brandy and crème de menthe.

Examples :

"After dinner at the fancy restaurant, my dad ordered two stingers for him and my mom. "

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A portable bed of nails to puncture car tires, used by police and military forces.

Examples :

"The police used stingers to stop the speeding car. "

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A minor neurological injury of the spine characterized by a shooting or stinging pain down one arm, followed by numbness and weakness.

Examples :

"After the hard tackle, the football player complained of stingers in his right arm, with a sharp pain shooting down to his fingers. "

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A station identifier on television or radio played between shows.

Examples :

"Between the cartoon and the news program, the radio station played short stingers with its call letters and logo. "

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A scene shown on films or television shows after the credits.

Examples :

"Many Marvel movies have stingers at the end, so be sure to stay until after the credits. "

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A nonlethal grenade using rubber instead of shrapnel, more commonly called a sting grenade.

Examples :

"The police used stingers to subdue the rioters without causing serious injuries. "

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A final note played at the end of a military march.

Examples :

"The band finished the military march with powerful stingers, leaving the audience energized and applauding. "

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(television and film) An extension cord.

Examples :

"The electrician used stingers to plug in the lights far from the main power outlet on the movie set. "

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A stinging nettle.

Examples :

"The stingers in the garden made my arms itchy after I touched them. "

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Chironex fleckeri, an extremely venomous Australian box jellyfish.

Examples :

"Beaches in northern Australia are often closed during jellyfish season because of the danger posed by stingers. "

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