scorpion

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Synonyms: scorpio, scorpios, scorpian, skorpion, scorpioid, morpion, scorpius, scorpions, scorpine, sorption, scolion

Antonyms: scorpio, scorpios, scorpian, skorpion, scorpioid, morpion, scorpius, scorpions, scorpine, sorption, scolion

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q19125}} Any of the order {{taxfmt|Scorpiones|order}} of [[arachnid]]s related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
2. {{lb|en|historical}} An ancient [[military]] [[engine]] for hurling [[stone]]s and other [[missile]]s.
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} A very [[spiteful]] or [[vindictive]] person.
4. 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. {{lb|en|obsolete|biblical}} A [[whip]] with points like a scorpion's tail.

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|astronomy|astrology}} The constellation and zodiacal sign [[Scorpius]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|astrology}} Of or relating to the [[Scorpio]] [[star sign]].

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