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Definition stinger in American English

stinger noun

[countable] noun
/ˈstɪŋər/
1

the sharp part of an insect's body that it can push into your skin and hurt

Synonyms and related words
abdomen antenna compound eye
2

an injury affecting the nerves around the neck or shoulder of a sports player, that can happen as a result of a hard impact

Example

The injury to his left shoulder, which forced him off the field three minutes from the end of the victory over Ireland, was originally described as a stinger but it has yet to respond to treatment.

3

a long metal strip with sharp spikes that police sometimes put in the road in order to puncture the tyres of a car that is being chased and refusing to stop

Example

Many [police] forces are particularly keen on stingers as they are reluctant to get involved in a potentially dangerous high-speed chase for what might be a minor crime.

Definition stinger in American English