From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Animals, Insectsstingersting‧er /ˈstɪŋə $ -ər/ noun [countable] American EnglishHBAHBIthe sharp needle-shaped part of an insect’s or animal’s body, with which it stings youSYN sting British EnglishExamples from the Corpusstinger• Hearst sustained a stinger on his left shoulder.• Running back Garrison Hearst sustained a left shoulder stinger when he crashed into linebacker Jesse Tuggle on a leadblock.• WidereceiverJ. J. Stokesincurred a right shoulder stinger.
