stinger
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
Other meanings
Anything that is used to sting, as a means of attack.
Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.
Related words
- stingerless
- horse-stinger
- marine stinger
- mauve stinger
- mesquite stinger moth
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “stinger” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.