sting

UK /ˈstɪŋ/ US /ˈstɪŋ/
noun 6verb 4

Definitions

noun

1

A bump left on the skin after having been stung.

Look at this nasty hornet sting: it's turned blue!

2

A puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.

She died from a bee sting.

3

A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

4

A sharp, localized pain primarily on the epidermis.

That plant will give a little sting if you touch it.

5

A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.

verb

1

To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

2

To puncture with the stinger.

A mosquito stung me on the arm.

3

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.

4

To cause harm or pain to.

I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!

noun

1

Storytelling in the context of a tabletop role-playing game, especially one published by White Wolf.

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