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
  • Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV rays and increase exposure. 11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm) Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • Wear protective gear, such as a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that block UV rays.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Even manta and devil rays, rightfully dubbed the ‘gentle giants of the sea,’ are not safe.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • What are the dangers today for the mantas around these islands?
    Kathleen Rellihan, Outside Online, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • The alien designs are suitably weird and inspired, from the mind-reading floating manta ray Questa (Jameela Jamil) to the rock monster Tegmen (Matthias Schweighöfer).
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
  • Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 16 June 2025
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“Devilfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfish. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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