stinger

stinger Definition

stinger (stiŋ′ər)

noun

a person or thing that stings; specif.,
1. an animal or plant that stings
2. a sharp-pointed organ used for stinging; sting
3. Informal a blow, reply, etc. that stings
a cocktail made with white crème de menthe, brandy, and ice

stinger Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: They have a straight, barbed stinger which can only be used once.
use: Beedrill fly at incredibly high speeds and they attack using the large venomous stingers on their forelegs and tails.

Adjective modifier

Modifies a noun

suit: Finally, get a " stinger suit " to swim in.
missile: Virgin Record Stores don't do a ' good deal ' on a gross of stinger missiles to the Arabs, or Iraqis.

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