sting
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B2
/stɪŋ/
sharp pain or prick
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sting' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stingan,' where 'stingan' meant 'to pierce or prick.'
Historical Evolution
'stingan' transformed into the Middle English word 'stingen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sting.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pierce or prick,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small sharp-pointed organ of an insect, plant, or animal capable of inflicting a painful wound by injecting poison.
The bee's sting can be quite painful.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to pierce or wound with a sharp-pointed organ or instrument.
The jellyfish can sting swimmers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39