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noun
A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
Look at this nasty hornet sting: it's turned blue!
A puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
She died from a bee sting.
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
A sharp, localized pain primarily on the epidermis.
That plant will give a little sting if you touch it.
A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.
verb
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
To puncture with the stinger.
A mosquito stung me on the arm.
To hurt, to be in pain (physically or emotionally).
My eyes are stinging from the chopped onions.
My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.
To cause harm or pain to.
I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!
noun
Storytelling in the context of a tabletop role-playing game, especially one published by White Wolf.