Synonyms: stinger
Definition: a sharp stinging blow
Synonyms: stinger
Definition: a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
Similar words: organ
Definition: a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
Synonyms: Stinger
Definition: a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder
Similar words: heat-seeking missile
Definition: a missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine)
Similar words: surface-to-air missile, SAM
Definition: a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
Definition: a remark capable of wounding mentally
Usage: the unkindest cut of all
Similar words: contumely, abuse, vilification, revilement, insult
Definition: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Usage: when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse; they yelled insults at the visiting team
Synonyms: stinger
Definition: a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
Similar words: cocktail
Definition: a short mixed drink