as in ray
any of several extremely large rays they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly

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Noun
  • Heavy snow could in turn make temperatures feel even colder, since fallen snow both absorbs and reflects the sun's rays.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
  • For stunning sunrise views, plan an early morning trip to the top of Cadillac Mountain, which is said to be the first place in the country where the sun's rays touch land.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Gills absorb oxygen from the water that gushes out so the manta can breathe.
    Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Think: endless watersports, sand bar picnics, snorkeling with the mantas (alongside a marine biologist), floating breakfasts in your private pool, personal training sessions, and unlimited spa visits.
    Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The new manta-robot has a body made of silicone and flexible wings that move exactly like those of a manta ray.
    Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
  • After all, there are opportunities to see sea turtles, seahorses, sharks, eels, manta rays, and tropical fish in the wild.
    Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Devilfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfish. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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