noun
Uncommon
scorpion
SKAW-pee-uhn
Scorpion (noun) means an arachnid with large pincers and a curved tail bearing a venomous sting. Example: “He shook out his boots to check for scorpions before putting them on.”
noun
1
An arachnid with large pincers and a curved tail bearing a venomous sting.
"He shook out his boots to check for scorpions before putting them on."
2
A cheerleading or gymnastics pose in which one foot is pulled up and back overhead.
"She held a perfect scorpion at the top of the routine."
How to use scorpion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe stinging arachnid, or (in cheerleading/gymnastics) a pose named for resembling its curled tail.
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Word forms
- Plural
- scorpions
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Etymology
From Old French/Anglo-Norman scorpion, ultimately from Latin scorpio, from Ancient Greek skorpios.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for scorpion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “scorpion” mean?
The word “scorpion” means an arachnid with large pincers and a curved tail bearing a venomous sting. In plain terms, the stinging arachnid, or (in cheerleading/gymnastics) a pose named for resembling its curled tail.
How do you pronounce “scorpion”?
“Scorpion” is pronounced SKAW-pee-uhn (/ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “scorpion” in a sentence?
Here is “scorpion” used in a sentence: “He shook out his boots to check for scorpions before putting them on.”
What part of speech is “scorpion”?
“Scorpion” is a noun.
Where does the word “scorpion” come from?
The word “scorpion” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French/Anglo-Norman scorpion, ultimately from Latin scorpio, from Ancient Greek skorpios.
Is “scorpion” a common word?
“Scorpion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scorpion” have?
“Scorpion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an arachnid with large pincers and a curved tail bearing a venomous sting.
