📖 Definitions of "Stings"
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
verb
- 1
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
"Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."
- 2
(of an insect) To bite.
- 3
(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
"My hand stings after knocking on the door so long."
- 4
To cause harm or pain to.
"I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!"
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