adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any insect of the infraorder Aculeata, which have ovipositors modified into stingers.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a sting; sharp like a prickle.
2. 2
   Having prickles or sharp points.
3. 3
   Having a stinger; stinging.

Adjective

1. 1
   having or resembling a stinger or barb wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aculeatedacutebarbededgefilegrind

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