Manta is a noun with two distinctclearly separate or different from one another meanings. It can refer to a very large sea raya flat sea animal related to sharks, with wide winglike fins, or to a blanket worn as a cloak or shawla piece of cloth worn over the shoulders or head.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmæntə/
Easy pronunciation: MAN-tuh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this for the sea animal, a giant ocean ray.
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Manta Meaning
a giant sea ray
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A very large tropical ray that lives in the ocean and feeds on plankton and small fish.
Example: We saw a manta gliding slowly beneath the boat.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- manta ray — The standard name for the sea animal.
- devilfish — A traditional name for the same animal, but less common and can be ambiguous.
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Other Meanings of Manta
Meaning 2
a blanket worn over the shoulders
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A blanket or shawl used as a cloak.
Example: She wrapped a manta around her shoulders before stepping outside.
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Manta Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- manta ray
- devilfish
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Common Mistakes
- Don’t confuse manta, the sea animal, with manta as a cloak or blanket.
- Devilfish can refer to the same animal, but it is not always used specifically for manta rays in every context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does manta mean?
Manta most commonly means a very large tropical sea ray. It can also mean a blanket or shawl worn as a cloak.
What are manta synonyms?
For the sea animal, manta ray is the best synonym. Devilfish is also used, but it is less specific and less common.
Is manta a ray or a blanket?
It can be both, depending on context. The most common meaning is the ocean animal.
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