Plural of sting
regular plural
The plural of sting is stings.
Forms of sting
| Singular | sting /ˈstɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | stings |
| Countable | countable |
Stings in a sentence
- My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.
- While the absence of replayable story missions certainly stings for many fans, Halo Infinite’s campaign still has plenty to offer.2021 December 11, Julian Young, “Halo Infinite players will soon be able to replay campaign missions”, in Dexerto
- We wish to study the algogenic effect of bee stings.From the entry algogenic
- You open the salon door and the acetone from yesterday’s manicures immediately stings my nostrils.2019, Ocean Vuong, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, Jonathan Cape, page 81. From the entry acetone
- The octopodic form had sharp black stings that had hardened inside the length of the four arms.probably 2018, Rogue Planet Press, Lovecraftiana: Halloween 2018, page 33. From the entry octopodic
Meaning of sting
- noun A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
- noun A puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
- noun A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
Questions about the plural of sting
- What is the plural of sting?
- The plural of sting is stings.
- Is sting countable?
- Sting is a countable noun.
Source and license
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