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scorpion

/ˈskɔːpɪən/

/ˈskɔrpiən/

Translations

scorpionnoun

scorpions

/ˈskɔːpɪən/

/ˈskɔrpiən/

scorpion

The scorpion hid under the rock, waiting for its prey to come closer.

Le scorpion se cachait sous le rocher, attendant que sa proie s'approche.

Additional translations

scorpionSens figuré, peu fréquent.

Synonyms

stinging arachnid

scorpionverb

scorpioned

Past Simple

scorpioned

Past Participle

scorpioning

Gerund

Slang verb used in board-sports and motocross contexts.

Additional translations

faire un scorpionTerme de sport et d'argot.

scorpionadjective

more scorpion

Comp.

most scorpion

Super.

/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/

/ˈskɔr.pi.ən/

Used attributively to modify a noun (e.g., scorpion venom); treated as adjective by guideline.

de scorpion

Scorpion venom can be lethal to small animals.

Le venin de scorpion peut être mortel pour les petits animaux.

Synonyms

scorpion-like

scorplike

scorpionic

Definitions

scorpionnoun

A terrestrial arachnid with pincers similar to those of a lobster and a venomous sting at the end of its jointed tail, found in warm regions.

The scorpion hid under the rock, waiting for its prey to come closer.

A person who is perceived as dangerous or treacherous.

He was known as a scorpion in the business world, always ready to strike at his competitors.

scorpionverb

To crash or fall so that the feet are driven up and over the back toward the head, resembling the arched tail of a scorpion.

He hit the jump too fast and scorpioned, his boots slamming into his helmet.

scorpionadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from a scorpion.

Scorpion venom can be lethal to small animals.