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Noun A bump left on the skin after having been stung. A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack. A sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis (botany) A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles. The thrust of a sting into the flesh; the act of stinging; a wound inflicted by stinging. (law enforcement) A police operation in which the police pretend to be criminals in order to catch a criminal. A short percussive phrase played by a drummer to accent the punchline in a comedy show. A brief sequence of music used in films, TV, and video games as a form of punctuation in a dramatic or comedic scene. A support for a wind tunnel model which extends parallel to the air flow. (figuratively) The harmful or painful part of something. A goad; incitement. The point of an epigram or other sarcastic saying. Verb (transitive) To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both. (transitive, of an insect) To bite. (intransitive, sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain. (figuratively) To cause harm or pain to. Find more words! 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