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n. - Extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; A blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl.

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  • There are no frickin 'manta rays with frickin' lasers on their heads in the film.
  • The only one that is being spewed like a manta is the same one that has not worked i.e. trickle down economics.
  • It was called a manta, and was contrived somewhat on the principle of the mantelets used in the wars of the Middle Ages.
  • Martin said modern, giant planktivores, such as manta rays and blue whales, are very common in today's oceans.
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