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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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
Spiders belong to a large group of invertebrates called chelicerates, which also includes scorpions and ticks.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 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
Wildlife enthusiast Fred, who had just turned six at the time of filming in the summer and autumn of 2024, enjoyed spotting scorpions, snakes, monkeys, monitor lizards, eagles, hermit crabs, geckos and flying lemurs.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
“I like your spirit, as well as your forest names. But are scorpions indigenous to our area?”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
