scorpion.
Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
Meaning & usage
Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
A very spiteful or vindictive person.
A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.
A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek σκορπῐ́ος (skorpĭ́os)bor. Latin scorpiōbor. Old English sċorpio ▲ Old French escorpioninflu. Middle English scorpioun English scorpion From Middle English scorpioun, skorpioun, schorpion, schorpiun, partly from Old English sċorpio and partly from Anglo-Norman scorpïun, Old French scorpïon, escorpïon; all from Latin scorpiō, ultimately from Ancient Greek σκορπίος (skorpíos). The cheerleading move is so called because of the resemblance of the raised foot to a scorpion's stinger. Displaced native Old English þrōwend (“scorpion”).
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