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: any of numerous rays (as of the family Dasyatidae) with one or more large sharp barbed dorsal spines near the base of the whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds
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Grand Cayman is known for its natural features, like the white sands of Seven Mile Beach; diverse wildlife, including stingrays, sea turtles and rare blue iguanas; and high-end shopping and culinary experiences.
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Using robotic fins, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have learned how stingrays swim with impressive control.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Laurie Haller, of Costa Mesa, was soaking her foot Monday morning to ease the pain following her seventh stingray hit that happened just four feet from shore.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Seven out of the 10 dogs successfully learned the names of their new toy stingrays and armadillos from passively listening to their owners.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Using robotic fins, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have learned how stingrays swim with impressive control.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Laurie Haller, of Costa Mesa, was soaking her foot Monday morning to ease the pain following her seventh stingray hit that happened just four feet from shore.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Seven out of the 10 dogs successfully learned the names of their new toy stingrays and armadillos from passively listening to their owners.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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stingray
noun
sting·ray
ˈstiŋ-ˌrā 
: any of numerous rays that have one or more large sharp stinging spines near the base of the whiplike tail
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