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Word: Sting
Speech Type: Noun
Old English sting (noun), stingan (verb), of Germanic origin
stɪŋ
a small sharp-pointed organ at the end of the abdomen of bees, wasps, ants, and scorpions, capable of inflicting a painful or dangerous wound by injecting poison.
Short Definition:small sharp-pointed organ at end of abdomen of bees
a carefully planned operation, typically one involving deception
Short Definition:carefully planned operation
Examples:- five blackmailers were jailed last week after they were snared in a police sting
Word: Sting
Speech Type: Verb
stɪŋ
wound or pierce with a sting
Short Definition:wound or pierce with sting
Examples:- he was stung by a jellyfish
- a nettle stings if you brush it lightly
swindle or exorbitantly overcharge (someone)
Short Definition:swindle or exorbitantly overcharge
Examples:- I had to buy some boxer shorts at the last minute and got stung for £42.50!
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