stingray
part of speech
noun (a stingray, stingrays)
meaning for a pupil
A stingray is a flat sea fish with a wide body shaped like a disc and a long thin tail that has a sharp, venomous spine. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science lessons about the ocean, stingrays are cartilaginous fish, related to sharks; they glide along the sand and eat shellfish. In beach safety, children learn the «stingray shuffle»: slide your feet in shallow water so stingrays swim away instead of being stepped on. Stingrays are shy, not aggressive; they sting only to defend themselves.
examples
- A stingray glided over the sand. tree →
- We saw stingrays at the aquarium. tree →
- Shuffle your feet so you don't step on a stingray. tree →
- The stingray's tail has a sharp barb. tree →
- Stingrays are related to sharks. tree →
- A stingray hides under the sand with only its eyes showing. tree →
- In Australia we fed the stingrays at the beach. tree →
note
Plural: stingrays. One word. Myth: stingrays attack people — they only sting when stepped on or grabbed. If stung, get help from a lifeguard; hot water helps the pain. Related: manta ray (has no sting).
Trees and pragmatics
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