sting

verb
[L28031]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : sting
  • simple present, singular, third person : stings
  • simple past : stung
  • present participle : stinging
  • past participle : stung

Senses

  • sting, as a bee, causing sharp pain

sting

noun
[L28030]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : sting
  • plural : stings

Senses

  • short percussion sequence accompanying a joke
  • short musical phrase
  • act of stinging, as a bee, causing sharp pain
  • covert police operation