manta ray

as in ray
any of several extremely large rays the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

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Recent Examples of manta ray 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 During these dives one is likely to swim with dolphins, turtles, and manta rays. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Take everyone snorkeling to see manta rays, hop aboard the Horizon E62 house yacht at sunset to go dolphin watching, and throw a monumental dinner party on your private beach. Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manta ray

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“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manta%20ray. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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