Definition of "scorpion" in English

noun

1. Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.

2. (historical) An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.

3. (figurative) A very spiteful or vindictive person.

4. A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.

5. (obsolete, biblical) A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.