scorpion

noun
UK: /ˈskɔːpiən/
US: /ˈskɔːrpiən/

  1. A small animal that lives in hot and dry regions and has a curved, poisonous tail.

    1. A scorpion stung him in the desert last year.
    2. The local villagers are extremely cautious because of the number of scorpions around their homes.

  2. A type of weapon used in ancient times that shot large arrows or bolts.

    1. The Roman army deployed scorpions to defend the city walls.
    2. Archaeologists discovered fragments of a large scorpion during the excavation of the ancient fort.

Synonyms

arachnid water scorpion
scorpion transitive-verb

  1. To whip or sting with, or as if with, a scorpion.

    1. The critic scorpioned the actor's performance in the review.
    2. He felt scorpioned by her harsh words after the argument, leaving a lasting sense of hurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scorpion" in English means: A small animal that lives in hot and dry regions and has a curved, poisonous tail., A type of weapon used in ancient times that shot large arrows or bolts..

The phonetic transcription of "scorpion" is /ˈskɔːpiən/ in British English and /ˈskɔːrpiən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scorpion": arachnid, water scorpion.

Example usage of "scorpion": "A scorpion stung him in the desert last year.". More examples on the page.