manta ray

noun

: devil ray

especially : a ray (Manta birostris) that averages 22 feet (6.7 meters) in width with a weight reaching 3000 pounds (1361 kilograms)

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the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

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During these dives one is likely to swim with dolphins, turtles, and manta rays. —

Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Take everyone snorkeling to see manta rays, hop aboard the Horizon E62 house yacht at sunset to go dolphin watching, and throw a monumental dinner party on your private beach. —

Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 There is a particular speed-boosting aspect of manta ray swimming that the NC State and Virginia team wanted to take advantage of. —

Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024 And that’s where most of the natural diversity exists, from manta rays in the north to hammerhead sharks in the south. —

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manta ray