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Definition sting in British English

sting noun

[countable] noun
/stɪŋ/
1

the pain that you feel when an insect, animal, or plant stings you, or the mark on your body where this happens

Example

He had a nasty wasp sting on his leg.

Example

How do you treat bee stings?

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1.1

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

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Example

She felt the sting of tears in her eyes.

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Definition sting in British English