stings
noun
Definitions
A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
A bite by an insect.
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
A sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis
verb
Definitions
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
Example: Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.
(of an insect) To bite.
(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
Example: My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.
To cause harm or pain to.
Example: I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!