as in ray
any of several extremely large rays they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly

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Noun
  • Sun rays reflect light off the underwater quartz particles, making the sand shine upwards onto the water’s surface and creating that signature crystal-clear emerald shade.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Zuckerman and her husband sat in Palisades Park atop the Santa Monica bluffs on Sunday, catching some warm California rays.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Gills absorb oxygen from the water that gushes out so the manta can breathe.
    Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Think: endless watersports, sand bar picnics, snorkeling with the mantas (alongside a marine biologist), floating breakfasts in your private pool, personal training sessions, and unlimited spa visits.
    Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • 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
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“Devilfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfish. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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