American English pronunciation
How to pronounce stinger
IPA transcription: [s'tɪŋɚ]
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Noun
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a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
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a remark capable of wounding mentally
“the unkindest cut of all”
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a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder
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a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
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a sharp stinging blow
Usage examples
- Marine stingers are present during the warmer months.
- The stinger screws into the water main pipe and is held there.
- She had a minor role in "Stingers" and has acted on stage.