devilfish

noun

ˈde-vᵊl-ˌfish How to pronounce devilfish (audio)
Definition of devilfishnext
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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  1. ray
  2. manta
  3. manta ray
Noun
  • Traditional gamma-ray spectrometers measure only the total energy an incoming photon deposits inside a single detector block.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In the latest social media trend, the quest for the darkest tan has people forgoing sunscreen and seeking peak ultraviolet ray exposure.
    — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ray
Noun
  • Divers captured video footage of Galápagos sharks approaching manta rays and deliberately rubbing parts of their bodies, especially their heads, gill regions and sides, against the mantas’ undersides.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The resident Manta Trust team has catalogued 150 individual rays and uses the world's first underwater contactless ultrasound scanner to check on pregnant mantas, while the Olive Ridley Project leads turtle research across Laamu Atoll.
    — Jonny Bierman, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of manta
Noun
  • Silky sharks have also been observed scraping against manta rays near Malpelo Island off Colombia.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The island nation has the gorgeous beaches travelers are looking for, but also a warm culture, vibrant marine world and aquatic adventures such as surfing and scuba diving with manta rays.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of manta ray
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