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stinger

DEFINITIONS OF: stinger

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n a remark capable of wounding mentally

Synonyms:
cut
Type of:
abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

n a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland

Types:
aculeus
a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect
Type of:
organ
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

n a sharp stinging blow

Type of:
blow
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

n a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy

Type of:
cocktail
a short mixed drink
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