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Meaning of sting
noun
- A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
- A bite by an insect.
- A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
- A sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis
- A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.
verb
- To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both. Example: Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.
- (of an insect) To bite.
- (sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain. Example: My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.
- To cause harm or pain to. Example: I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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