scorpion
/ˈskɔrpiən/
noun
- A small animal with a long body, eight legs, and a curved tail with a poisonous stinger at the end. Scorpions live in hot, dry areas.
- We saw a scorpion hiding under a rock during our desert hike.
- The scorpion uses its stinger to catch insects and defend itself.
- Some people keep scorpions as pets in special terrariums.
- A person who is treacherous or harmful, like the stinging animal.
- He turned out to be a real scorpion, betraying his closest friends.
- In the story, the villain is described as a scorpion who strikes without warning.
- Don't trust him — he's a scorpion who will hurt you if it benefits him.