whipray

American

[hwip-rey, wip-] / ˈʰwɪpˌreɪ, ˈwɪp- /

noun

any ray having a long, whiplike tail, especially a stingray.

Etymology

Origin of whipray

First recorded in 1690–1700; whip + ray ²

Example Sentences

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A pink whipray splitting a school of bannerfish, shot against the setting Sun on a late afternoon at the famous dive site Tuna Factory, located close to Malé, the capital of the Maldives.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2022

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