stingray

stingray
sting·ray 'stiŋ-.rāalso -rē n any of numerous large flat cartilaginous fishes (order Rajiformes and esp. family Dasyatidae) with one or more large sharp barbed dorsal spines near the base of the whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds

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sting·ray (stingґra) any of various rays having sharp barbed venomous spines near the base of the tail; different species vary from a few centimeters to several meters in length. Stinging causes cardiovascular symptoms such as vasoconstriction and bradycardia.

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