scorpion

IPA: skˈɔrpiʌn

Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.
(historical) An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
(figurative) A very spiteful or vindictive person.
A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.
(obsolete, biblical) A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.
The constellation and zodiacal sign Scorpio.
Someone with the Scorpio star sign.

Examples of "scorpion" in Sentences

This species of scorpion is usually found in the southwestern United States.
The sting of a scorpion is a thousand times more hurtful than the scratch of a brier.
The technology looks like a good fit for Clash and hopefully the film will be excellent whether a giant scorpion is charging at you or not.
By which I mean, like a scorpion is of a nature to sting, a Buddhist monk is of a nature to save others, a homosexual is of a nature to love the same sex.
Fattail or fat-tailed scorpion is the common name given to scorpions of the genus Androctonus, one of the most dangerous groups of scorpion species in the world.