Definition of "scorpion"

scorpion

/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/

noun
plural scorpions
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.
  Quotations
  Who led thee through that great and terrible wildernesse, wherein were fierie serpents, and scorpions, & drought, where there was no water, who brought thee foorth water out of the rocke of flint,
  1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], Deuteronomy 8:15
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.
  Quotations
  And now whereas my father did lade you with a heauy yoke, I wil adde to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whippes, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
  1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], 1 Kings 12:11