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scorpion

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Meaning

  1. noun Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
  2. noun An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
  3. noun A very spiteful or vindictive person.
  4. noun A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.
  5. noun A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.

Similar words

jade scorpio boss scorpius skorpion scorpionid whip scorpion scorpionoid whipscorpion rock scorpion

Often followed by

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Word family

Scorpion Scorpions scorpions

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