scorpion
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.
the Scorpion, Astronomy. Scorpius.
any of various harmless lizards, especially the red- or orange-headed males of certain North American skinks.
Bible. a whip or scourge that has spikes attached. 1 Kings 12:11.
Origin of scorpion
1Other words from scorpion
- scor·pi·on·ic [skawr-pee-on-ik], /ˌskɔr piˈɒn ɪk/, adjective
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As invertebrates in the arachnid family, scorpions are closely related to spiders and ticks and are most active in warm summer months, hunting at night and keeping to the cool shade during the day.
Everything you need to know about scorpion stings and venom | John Kennedy | July 22, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOf course, hidden scorpions can still sting if you accidentally enter their refuge, so watch where you put your uncovered hands and feet when in their typically dry, rocky natural habitats, and be cautious when reaching into crevices or under rocks.
Everything you need to know about scorpion stings and venom | John Kennedy | July 22, 2021 | Popular-ScienceShe studied scorpions, giraffes, hamsters, cats — 22 species in all.
Sleep Evolved Before Brains. Hydras Are Living Proof. | Veronique Greenwood | May 18, 2021 | Quanta MagazineFlies, like Tobler’s cockroaches and scorpions, could not be easily hooked up to an EEG machine.
Sleep Evolved Before Brains. Hydras Are Living Proof. | Veronique Greenwood | May 18, 2021 | Quanta MagazineIn the interest of scientific equity, Ambuehl ate one of these scorpions himself.
This Israel-Hamas war feels different, neither turtle nor scorpion even pretending anymore about seeking peace.
Is It Just Me or Is the World Exploding? So Why Isn’t Obama Doing More? | Michael Tomasky | July 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe group trekked for about 10 days trying out numerous plants before they found the right one: scorpion Tail.
When a Modern-Day Indiana Jones Met an Adventurous Gin Distiller | Ann Binlot | July 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe process to fully distill the scorpion Tail took three hours.
When a Modern-Day Indiana Jones Met an Adventurous Gin Distiller | Ann Binlot | July 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe scorpion, a Heterometrus spinifer, is completely edible, despite the arachnid being deadly if alive.
Dominic Ware has a scorpion encased in resin on a string around his neck.
Two Turkish Regiments were discovered in mass creeping along the top of the cliffs by the searchlights of the scorpion.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonThis, with contemptuous indignation, we fling back into their face, as a scorpion to a vulture.
I should have been in her fond embrace—now I shared the company of the rat, the lizard, and the scorpion.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows TaylorIda left her thus—writhing under the scorpion-lash of remorse, and rejecting consolation.
Alone | Marion HarlandAnother swallowed a living scorpion, a small snake, broken glass and nails.
British Dictionary definitions for scorpion (1 of 2)
/ (ˈskɔːpɪən) /
any arachnid of the order Scorpionida, of warm dry regions, having a segmented body with a long tail terminating in a venomous sting
false scorpion any small nonvenomous arachnid of the order Pseudoscorpionida (or Chelonethida), which superficially resemble scorpions but lack the long tail: See book scorpion
any of various other similar arachnids, such as the whip scorpion, or other arthropods, such as the water scorpion
Old Testament a barbed scourge (I Kings 12:11)
history a war engine for hurling stones; ballista
Origin of scorpion
1British Dictionary definitions for Scorpion (2 of 2)
/ (ˈskɔːpɪən) /
the Scorpion the constellation Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac
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