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scorpion
noun
scor·pi·on
ˈskȯr-pē-ən 
1
a
: any of an order (Scorpionida) of nocturnal arachnids that have an elongated body and a narrow segmented tail bearing a venomous stinger at the tip
b
capitalized
: scorpio
2
: a scourge probably studded with metal
3
: something that incites to action like the sting of an insect
the scorpions of absolute necessity—
Arnold Bennett
Arnold Bennett
Examples of scorpion in a Sentence
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Before trouble came to Horizon — all ants and scorpions and heat — Ellen (Jena Malone) is in snowy Montana Territory and shoots a man what done her wrong.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
Creatures of the Night Walk at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Join Ranger Eric on a walk through the Butterfield Trails in search of nocturnal animals and scorpions.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 26 July 2024
Like most scorpions, the new species was seen glowing, or fluorescing, under UV light.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
Scorpio: October 24 – November 21 Shocker: Scorpio is represented by a scorpion.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
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EW.com, 26 June 2024
Creatures of the Night Walk at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Join Ranger Eric on a walk through the Butterfield Trails in search of nocturnal animals and scorpions.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 26 July 2024
Like most scorpions, the new species was seen glowing, or fluorescing, under UV light.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
Scorpio: October 24 – November 21 Shocker: Scorpio is represented by a scorpion.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for scorpion
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scorpion
noun
scor·pi·on
ˈskȯr-pē-ən
: any of an order of invertebrates that are arachnids and that have a long jointed body and a slender tail with a poisonous stinger at the end
Medical Definition
scorpion
noun
scor·pi·on
ˈskȯr-pē-ən
: any of an order (Scorpionida) of arachnids that have an elongated body and a narrow segmented tail bearing a venomous stinger at the tip
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