Definition of Scorpion

Scorpion

1. Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order Scorpiones, having a suctorial mouth, large claw-bearing palpi, and a caudal sting.
2. The pine or gray lizard (Sceloporus undulatus).
3. The scorpene.
4. A painful scourge.
5. A sign and constellation. See Scorpio.
6. An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.