noun🔗ShareAiguillonA pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack."The bee defended its hive, using its stingers to ward off the intruders. "L'abeille a défendu sa ruche, utilisant ses aiguillons pour repousser les intrus.animalinsectpartweaponbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAiguillons, dardsAnything that is used to sting, as a means of attack."The jellyfish have stingers on their tentacles to protect themselves from predators. "Les méduses ont des aiguillons sur leurs tentacules pour se protéger des prédateurs.weaponanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlessures, offensesAnything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically."Her boss's constant criticisms were like stingers that chipped away at her confidence. "Les critiques constantes de son patron étaient comme des offenses qui entamaient sa confiance.mindsensationemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStingerA cocktail of brandy and crème de menthe."After dinner at the fancy restaurant, my dad ordered two stingers for him and my mom. "Après le dîner dans le restaurant chic, mon père a commandé deux stingers pour lui et ma mère.drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerses, herses à pointesA portable bed of nails to puncture car tires, used by police and military forces."The police used stingers to stop the speeding car. "La police a utilisé des herses pour arrêter la voiture en excès de vitesse.policemilitaryweaponvehicletechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrûlures neurologiques, picotementsA minor neurological injury of the spine characterized by a shooting or stinging pain down one arm, followed by numbness and weakness."After the hard tackle, the football player complained of stingers in his right arm, with a sharp pain shooting down to his fingers. "Après le tacle violent, le joueur de football s'est plaint de brûlures neurologiques dans son bras droit, avec une douleur vive irradiant jusqu'à ses doigts.medicineanatomysensationsportbodydiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIndicatif d'antenne, jingleA station identifier on television or radio played between shows."Between the cartoon and the news program, the radio station played short stingers with its call letters and logo. "Entre le dessin animé et le journal télévisé, la station de radio a diffusé de courts indicatifs d'antenne avec son indicatif d'appel et son logo.mediaentertainmentsoundtechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScène post-génériqueA scene shown on films or television shows after the credits."Many Marvel movies have stingers at the end, so be sure to stay until after the credits. "De nombreux films Marvel ont des scènes post-génériques à la fin, alors assurez-vous de rester jusqu'à la fin du générique.mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrenades assourdissantes, grenades incapacitantesA nonlethal grenade using rubber instead of shrapnel, more commonly called a sting grenade."The police used stingers to subdue the rioters without causing serious injuries. "La police a utilisé des grenades assourdissantes pour maîtriser les émeutiers sans causer de blessures graves.weaponmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSonnerie finale, signal de finA final note played at the end of a military march."The band finished the military march with powerful stingers, leaving the audience energized and applauding. "La fanfare a terminé la marche militaire avec des sonneries finales puissantes, laissant le public énergisé et applaudissant.musicmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRallonge(television and film) An extension cord."The electrician used stingers to plug in the lights far from the main power outlet on the movie set. "L'électricien a utilisé des rallonges pour brancher les lumières loin de la prise de courant principale sur le plateau de tournage.mediatechnologyelectronicselectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrtieA stinging nettle."The stingers in the garden made my arms itchy after I touched them. "Les orties dans le jardin ont rendu mes bras irrités après que je les ai touchées.plantnaturevegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChironex fleckeriChironex fleckeri, an extremely venomous Australian box jellyfish."Beaches in northern Australia are often closed during jellyfish season because of the danger posed by stingers. "Les plages du nord de l'Australie sont souvent fermées pendant la saison des méduses en raison du danger posé par les Chironex fleckeri.animalorganismoceanbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
