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sea devils

noun

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

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  1. manta rays
  2. rays
Noun
  • Real manta rays propel themselves by rhythmically flapping and undulating their enormous pectoral fins.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Nusa Lembongan, the neighboring island connected by the landmark 450-foot-long Yellow Bridge, is where scuba divers seek encounters with manta rays and whales, and snorkeling enthusiasts can spend hours floating above vibrant coral reefs.
    — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of manta rays
Noun
  • The Moon’s south pole harbors substantial quantities of water ice concentrated on the floors of craters away from the reach of sublimating rays of sunlight.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Quinn said after the game X-rays on Daniels’ elbow did not show a fracture.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of rays
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“Sea devils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devils. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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