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I . sting [stɪŋ] N

1. sting (organ):

żądło nt

2. sting (injury):

sting of jellyfish, nettle

3. sting (pain):

kłucie nt

4. sting fig (pang):

stings of remorse

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5. sting AM inf (swindle):

kant m

6. sting AM inf (police operation):

II . sting <stung, stung> [stɪŋ] VB trans, intr

1. sting (inject with poison):

żądlić [perf u-]

sting jellyfish, nettle

parzyć [perf o-]

2. sting (cause pain):

kłuć [perf u-]

to sting sb's eyes

szczypać w oczy

3. sting:

sting (be painful)

boleć [perf za-]

(upset) sb was stung by sth

coś kogoś ubodło

4. sting Brit (goad):

to sting sb into action

pobudzać [perf pobudzić] kogoś do działania

5. sting (swindle):

kantować [perf o-]

Usage examples with stings

stings of remorse

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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The stings of most of these species can be quite painful, and are therefore keenly avoided by many people. en.wikipedia.org

Stings may cause anaphylaxis, which can be fatal. en.wikipedia.org

The wasp, with its well-developed wings and ability to administer painful stings, epitomizes quick striking power. en.wikipedia.org

And definitely pipe up if something hurts, burns or stings, especially if the esthetician didn't give you a warning first. www.huffingtonpost.com

Female wasps locate cicadas by sight, and upon finding cicadas, the wasp stings and paralyzes the cicada. en.wikipedia.org

One author who has been stung indicates that, for him, the stings are not much more than a pinprick. en.wikipedia.org

Urban myth dictates that stings should be treated with urine, alcohol, vinegar, cool water or even shaving foam but generally seawater is advised. my.telegraph.co.uk

For extracting stings and thorns, "xiphion" was mixed with wine and frankincense to make a cataplasm. en.wikipedia.org

They are taught how to treat injuries such as fractures, bites and stings and heat/cold related injuries such as heatstroke and frostbite. en.wikipedia.org

The honeybee stings are ineffective because the hornets are five times the size and too heavily armoured. en.wikipedia.org

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