Stingray

/ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/ noun

Definition

A flat sea animal with wing‑like fins and a long tail that can have a poisonous spine used for defense.

Etymology

Formed from “sting,” meaning to pierce sharply, and “ray,” a type of flat fish. The name highlights its ability to sting with its tail.

Kelly Says

Stingrays look like underwater kites, gliding by flapping their bodies like wings. Their dangerous ‘sting’ is really a modified scale on the tail—proof that even fish armor can turn into a weapon.

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