stingers

noun

Definition of stingersnext
plural of stinger
as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument in the eighth round he delivered a stinger that knocked his opponent flat

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  1. punches
  2. pounds
  3. welts
Noun
  • His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • His punches, rising over his adversary's guard, left their mark on Fury’s face.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of punches
Noun
  • The average weight of a healthy cat is usually around 10-12 pounds, but because all cats are different, that is not always the case.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps Ennis-Haney is a fight that can be made at 147 pounds.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.
    Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Individuals with wheat allergies may experience immediate reactions such as hives (itchy welts), eczema-like skin rashes, and stomach discomfort after consuming wheat or wheat products.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of welts
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