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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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And scorpions, what about scorpions?
—T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The matte, blasted steel and titanium case is comfortable on its textured rubber strap, and the satellite hours and a 240° retrograde minutes hand that snaps back like a scorpion’s sting at the turn of each hour will spark dozens of conversations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Also, Mabel wears her emotions close to her chest and isn’t revealing, a vibe that resonates with the secretive scorpion.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Saleh Bakri was bitten by a scorpion.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The matte, blasted steel and titanium case is comfortable on its textured rubber strap, and the satellite hours and a 240° retrograde minutes hand that snaps back like a scorpion’s sting at the turn of each hour will spark dozens of conversations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Also, Mabel wears her emotions close to her chest and isn’t revealing, a vibe that resonates with the secretive scorpion.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Saleh Bakri was bitten by a scorpion.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Scorpion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorpion. Accessed 19 Sep. 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
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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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