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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
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If a scorpion has big pincers, that means the venom is low.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The mix of Greek mythology, robots and mechanical flying scorpions is a little all over the place, but my son was plenty entertained by Scooby and Shaggy’s ability to act like bumbling fools one minute and brave heroes the next.
—Dina Gachman, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The San Jose Earthquakes’ April 1 post announced that the team would be bringing back its 1990s-era San Jose Clash nickname and logo, which for some unknown reason was a red scorpion.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
While rare, snakes and scorpions do sometimes like to shelter in or under tents.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The mix of Greek mythology, robots and mechanical flying scorpions is a little all over the place, but my son was plenty entertained by Scooby and Shaggy’s ability to act like bumbling fools one minute and brave heroes the next.
—Dina Gachman, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The San Jose Earthquakes’ April 1 post announced that the team would be bringing back its 1990s-era San Jose Clash nickname and logo, which for some unknown reason was a red scorpion.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
While rare, snakes and scorpions do sometimes like to shelter in or under tents.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Scorpion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorpion. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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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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