Definition of sting

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Sting (v. t.) Anything that gives acute pain, bodily or mental; as, the stings of remorse; the stings of reproach..

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Listing :: Listing (n.) The sapwood cut from the edge of a board.
Dimidiate :: Dimidiate (a.) Consisting of only one half of what the normal condition requires; having the appearance of lacking one half; as, a dimidiate leaf, which has only one side developed..
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle..
Prick :: Prick (v.) The act of pricking, or the sensation of being pricked; a sharp, stinging pain; figuratively, remorse..
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Ebon :: Ebon (a.) Consisting of ebony.
Saline :: Saline (a.) Consisting of salt, or containing salt; as, saline particles; saline substances; a saline cathartic..
Shardy :: Shardy (a.) Having, or consisting of, shards..
Diiambus :: Diiambus (n.) A double iambus; a foot consisting of two iambuses (/ / / /).
Bipyramidal :: Bipyramidal (a.) Consisting of two pyramids placed base to base; having a pyramid at each of the extremities of a prism, as in quartz crystals..
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Flyboat :: Flyboat (n.) A large Dutch coasting vessel.
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Constabulary :: Constabulary (a.) Of or pertaining to constables; consisting of constables.
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Half :: Half (a.) Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge..
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