Word Finder - sting

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A bump left on the skin after having been stung.

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A bite by an insect.

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A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

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A sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis

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A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.

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The thrust of a sting into the flesh; the act of stinging; a wound inflicted by stinging.

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(law enforcement) A police operation in which the police pretend to be criminals in order to catch a criminal.

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A short percussive phrase played by a drummer to accent the punchline in a comedy show.

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A brief sequence of music used in films, TV, and video games as a form of scenic punctuation or to identify the broadcasting station.

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A support for a wind tunnel model which extends parallel to the air flow.

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The harmful or painful part of something.

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A goad; incitement.

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The concluding point of an epigram or other sarcastic saying.

I felt a sharp sting as the blade cut.

They do not sting, but crawl away from danger.

The scorpion, whose sting is sometimes fatal, is common.

It is important to note that allergic reactions to stings normally do not occur after the initial sting.

Fortunately the majority are of small size, and their bites are not followed by more severe effects than those from the sting of a hornet.

Sometimes the redness and swelling may extend from the sting site and cover a larger area of the body.

It is important to keep the area of the sting clean.

The sting of wasps, ants and bees is a modified ovipositor and is used for egg-laying by the fertile females, as well as for defence.

After the first sting, the child's body produces an allergic substance called immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, which reacts with the insect venom.

As in Syria, watered by the Orontes, an image, the lower remedy part of which was a scorpion, cured the sting of against scorpions and freed the city from snakes.

However, we did see large sting rays and a few spotted eagle rays.

If the child is stung again by the same type of insect or by one from a similar species, the insect venom will interact with the IgE antibody produced in response to the previous sting.

Any symptoms that progress beyond the local area of the sting require immediate attention.

Whenever children with a known severe insect sting allergy are stung, they should receive prompt medical attention, even if they have received an epinephrine injection.

Venom immunotherapy is a highly effective vaccination program that actually prevents future sting reactions in most patients who receive them.

However, it does sting and may not be a comfortable product to use with children.

Scorpios are represented by the scorpion for a reason, and their sting can produce severe results.

If a child develops anaphylaxis after an insect sting, that child is at an increased risk of developing anaphylaxis if stung again.

Obviously the best way to avoid an allergic reaction from an insect sting is to avoid getting stung in the first place.

Honeybees are usually not aggressive and will only sting if provoked.

However, the so-called "killer bees," or Africanized honeybees, are far more aggressive and may sting in swarms.

Any child who has had a significant reaction to an insect sting should be evaluated by an allergy specialist.

It was once believed that most children would outgrow insect sting allergies and that allergy shots were not needed.

For example, "string", "bring", and "sting" may all be associated since they rhyme.

What little hair remains is neatly trimmed, and talcum powder is applied to help soothe the resulting sting which fades within about 24 hours.

They also sting your eyes and give swimming pools that "chlorine" smell.

Each person knows that the relationship isn't going anywhere so it's not so much of a sting when the breakup happens, even though there is still sorrow to deal with.

There are some ways to take the sting out of it for the other person, however.

This is where the concept of Scorpio's "sting" truly enters the picture.

Scorpio wants quite a few things from her lover, and her mate will surely feel the unpleasant sting of her dismay if she's unhappy in any area of her love life.

If he ever feels the sting of neglect, though, the bull will feel entitled to find it elsewhere.

Back to school art activities help take the sting out of summer ending and classes beginning.

Avoid the sticker sting of a brand name and use a lesser-known contact lens provider who has a better price on its lenses.

If you love dragons and want to take a little of their fiery sting away, consider rendering your tattoo in a cartoon style.

The piercing's initial sensation has been described as anything from nearly painless to a sharp pinch or bee sting.

For example, if your team is the Hornets, you might want to write a chant about the sting of defeat the other team is going to experience.

It is not recommended to use candle or potpourri scents in soaps; they could sting your skin or cause rashes or burns.

If your beloved pet needs surgery, X-rays or prescriptions, a VPI Pet Insurance policy can take the sting out of deciding between cost or treatment.

Blige, Destiny's Child, Sting, Seal, Justin Timberlake and Usher have all been headliners.

It cleverly marked the era of pop with references to such entities as MTV, heard in 'Money For Nothing' featuring Sting, and the newly created CD and video technological capabilities.

He recruited singer and bass player Sting (real name Gordon Michael Thomas Sumner) and guitar player Henry Padovani into the group in 1977 and began playing shows around London.

The line-up of Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers would be the final line-up for the band.

Sting was getting the majority of the attention and was actively developing a solo career.

The other members of the band, particularly Stewart Copeland, were not happy with the focus on Sting and felt he wasn't as committed to the band as he should be.

Sting embarked on a highly successful solo career, but band blood remained between the band members.

Artists such as Sting are prominent on the album.

A woman who claimed her home was wrongfully entered by Jackson and Osbourne in a botched sting operation filed one of the suits while the others came from additional unsuspecting victims of the wannabe cops.

The freed dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf locate and search the trolls' den, and find three impressive blades, Glamdring, Orcrist and Sting.

Bilbo used his sword against the giant spiders of the Misty Mountains, and so effective was it that he named it Sting.

The good news is that sunburn is temporary, and the sting can dissipate in a day or two.