English Dictionary

scorpion

/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/

noun

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.

I saw a scorpion crawling on the wall.

意味（1）

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.

Who led thee through that great and terrible wildernesse, wherein were fierie serpents, and scorpions, & drought, where there was no water, who brought thee foorth water out of the rocke of flint,

意味（2）

(historical) An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.

意味（3）

(figuratively) A very spiteful or vindictive person.

意味（4）

A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.

意味（5）

(obsolete, biblical) A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.

Coordinate term: scourge