scorpion
noun
any of numerous arachnids of the order Scorpionida, widely distributed in warmer parts of the world, having a long, narrow, segmented tail that terminates in a venomous sting.
scorpions
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pluralof scorpion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Exploring the dunes at night, Raul saw many scorpions searching for prey but as temperatures rose after sunrise, the scorpion dug into the sand to escape the intense heat.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
To try and better understand this ancient world, we compared the size of fossil scorpions with other animals alive at the time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
Shooting on location meant dealing with typhoons, scorpions and snakes, and working with kids meant shorter work days.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
It was infested with so many scorpions that anyone entering the bathroom at night carried a flashlight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Everywhere my jailers, the sharp scorpions of the tongue!”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
