manta

• اسم يشير إلى نوع من أسماك الراي اللاسعة الكبيرة التي تعيش في البحار الاستوائية وتتغذى على العوالق والأسماك الصغيرة، كما يشير إلى نوع من الأغطية يستخدم كرداء أو شال.

A noun referring to a large tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fish, or a type of blanket used as a cloak or shawl.

1. B2formal

   A large piece of fabric, typically a blanket, used as a cloak or shawl, often in Latin American cultures.

   عباءة أو شال

   • She wrapped a colorful manta around her shoulders to stay warm.
   • The traditional manta is often woven with intricate patterns.
   • He used a woolen manta as a makeshift blanket during the cold night.

   المرادفاتblanketcloakponchoserapeshawlwrap

2. Manta rayB1formalscientific

   A very large, pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fish; generally harmless but its size can make it dangerous if provoked.

   شفنين مانتا

   • Divers were amazed by the graceful movement of the manta ray.
   • The manta ray glided silently through the water, filtering plankton.
   • Although manta rays are usually harmless, their size demands respect.

   المرادفاتdevil raydevilfishmanta ray