Scorpion

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim 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.

   “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,”

2. isim An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
3. isim A very spiteful or vindictive person.
4. isim 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. isim A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.

   “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.”

6. özel isim The constellation and zodiacal sign Scorpius.

   “And now thir way to Earth they had descri'd, / To Paradise first tending, when behold / Satan in likeness of an Angel bright / Betwixt the Centaure and the Scorpion stearing / His Zenith, while the Sun in Aries rose […]”

7. isim Someone with the Scorpio star sign.

   “No racketting around and cocktail parties for those born under the influence of the Water-carrier and the Archer. No nylons for Scorpions.”

8. sıfat Of or relating to the Scorpio star sign.