stingray

English

Etymology

sting + ray

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/

Noun

stingray (plural stingrays)

  1. Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.
  2. (US law enforcement) A device that simulates a cell tower, used to intercept cell phone communications.

Synonyms

  • (venomous ray): stingaree
  • (cell phone): IMSI catcher

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