Meaning of the word stingray in English

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stingray

US /ˈstɪŋ.reɪ/
UK /ˈstɪŋ.reɪ/
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Noun

1.

a large marine fish with a flattened body, a long, whiplike tail, and a barbed sting, typically living on the seabed in tropical and subtropical waters.

Example:
Be careful when wading in shallow waters, as stingrays often bury themselves in the sand.
The diver spotted a beautiful stingray gliding gracefully across the coral reef.
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