scorpion Synonyms
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scorpion Meaning
scorpion (n)
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21
arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger
scorpion (n.)
Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order Scorpiones, having a suctorial mouth, large claw-bearing palpi, and a caudal sting.
The pine or gray lizard (Sceloporus undulatus).
The scorpene.
A painful scourge.
A sign and constellation. See Scorpio.
An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
scorpion Sentence Examples
- The venomous scorpion lurked in the shadows, its sting ready to inflict excruciating pain.
- Legends told of a giant scorpion that terrorized the ancient desert city.
- The scorpion's exoskeleton provided a formidable defense against predators.
- The researcher carefully handled the scorpion, knowing its potent venom could be deadly.
- A group of scorpions scuttled across the sand, their movements both fascinating and terrifying.
- The scorpion's tail was a lethal weapon, injecting a neurotoxin that could paralyze prey.
- The scorpion's ultraviolet fluorescence made it easy to spot in the dark.
- The scorpion's night vision allowed it to hunt even in the absence of light.
- The scorpion's venom was being studied for potential medical applications.
- Despite its fearsome reputation, the scorpion played an essential role in the ecosystem, controlling insect populations.
FAQs About the word scorpion
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21, arach
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The venomous scorpion lurked in the shadows, its sting ready to inflict excruciating pain.
Legends told of a giant scorpion that terrorized the ancient desert city.
The scorpion's exoskeleton provided a formidable defense against predators.
The researcher carefully handled the scorpion, knowing its potent venom could be deadly.
