intransitive verb
Definition: To cause a sharp, smarting pain, often from an insect or a sharp object.
Example: The bee will sting if it feels threatened.
noun
Definition: A sharp, painful sensation caused by something that pierces the skin, like an insect's bite, or a part of an animal that can inject venom.
Example: After the bee flew away, I felt a sharp sting on my arm.
transitive verb
Definition: To cause a sharp pain or discomfort by piercing with a pointed object, often associated with certain insects or plants.
Example: The bee will sting if it feels threatened.