electric ray

American  

noun

1. any ray of the family Torpedinidae, capable of emitting strong electric discharges.

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electric ray British  

noun

1. any ray of the order Torpediniformes, of tropical and temperate seas, having a flat rounded body with an electric organ in each of the fins, close to the head

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Etymology

Origin of electric ray

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

There were other animals that were hunted by white sharks, Grainger noted, including stingrays, electric rays and eagle rays.

From Fox News

And as the giant moth arrived above the beach, momentarily blocking out the Japanese sun itself, and set about the three-headed lizard with electric rays from its head, I continued to ponder the Brexit campaign.

From The Guardian

In his medical text Compositiones, he recommends placing the electric ray Torpedo marmorata on the brow or under the feet, allowing it to discharge its electricity “until the patient's senses were benumbed”.

From Nature

Somewhat more sinisterly, there was even an ‘‘electric ray’’ room next door.

From New York Times

He flashed the electric ray through the window.

From Project Gutenberg