stings

noun

Meaning

A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
A bite by an insect.
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
A sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis
A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.
The thrust of a sting into the flesh; the act of stinging; a wound inflicted by stinging.
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
(of an insect) To bite.
(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
To cause harm or pain to.

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