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Rarestings
The correct spelling is stings.
How to pronounce stings
noun
Say it like: Sti-ngs
The correct spelling is stings. A bump left on the skin after having been stung. For example: "Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."
Usage Examples
“Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.”
“My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.”
“I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
- 2.A bite by an insect.
- 3.A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
- 4.A sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis
- 5.A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.
verb
- 1.To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
- 2.(of an insect) To bite.
- 3.(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
- 4.To cause harm or pain to.
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