manta
noun/ˈmæntə/
Frequency rank: #15,444 most common English word
Meaning
a large, flat marine ray with wing-like pectoral fins, known for its graceful swimming.
Example sentence
The diver watched manta glide silently through the warm tropical water.
Synonyms & related words
- ray
- devilfish
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