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scorpion

UK
/ˈskɔːpɪən/
US
/ˈskɔrpiən/

Translations

scorpionnoun
scorpions
pl
UK
/ˈskɔːpɪən/
US
/ˈskɔrpiən/
The scorpion hid under the rock.
Скорпион спрятался под камнем.
Synonyms
arachnid
stinging arachnid
traitor
backstabber
betrayer
villain
scorpionverb
scorpioned
Past Simple
scorpioned
Past Participle
scorpioning
Gerund
Slang verb used in board-sports and motocross contexts.
scorpionadjective
more scorpion
Comp.
most scorpion
Super.
UK
/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/
US
/ˈskɔr.pi.ən/
Used attributively to modify a noun (e.g., scorpion venom); treated as adjective by guideline.
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.
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