sea devil

as in manta ray
any of several extremely large rays a sea devil glided along the ocean floor

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Recent Examples of sea devil Among certain species of anglerfish, like those in the sea devil (Ceratiidae) family, males are little more than sperm sacs with nostrils. Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
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Noun
  • Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 16 June 2025
  • Unlike the cylindrical body of most planes, the blended wing design—where the wing and aircraft body are fused together—makes this aircraft look more like a stealth bomber or even a manta ray than a commercial airliner.
    Calif. Senior Correspondent, Time, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • This is because the sun's rays are not as strong or there may not be as much sun in some areas.8 Your geographical location may make getting vitamin D from the sun more challenging than in other areas of the country.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 June 2025
  • Utilizing a body oil with SPF gives your skin that nice summer glow while also shielding it from harsh UV rays.
    Cierra Black, Essence, 30 June 2025

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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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