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scorpion

/ˈskɔːpɪən/

/ˈskɔrpiən/

scorpionnoun

scorpions

/ˈskɔːpɪən/

/ˈskɔrpiən/

Translations

скорпион

The scorpion hid under the rock.

Скорпион спрятался под камнем.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stinging arachnid

scorpionverb

scorpioned

Past Simple

scorpioned

Past Participle

scorpioning

Gerund

Slang verb used in board-sports and motocross contexts.

Definitions

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

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.

Definitions

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

Scorpion venom can be lethal to small animals.

Synonyms

scorpion-like

scorplike

scorpionic