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scorpion

/-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/

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noun

Escorpión, alacrán

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.

Examples :

"The peasants put two scorpions in a large bottle, and then take wagers as to which will win the struggle. Slowly the scorpions circle each other, until one lashes out at the other, and strikes him dead."

Los campesinos metieron dos escorpiones en una botella grande, y luego hacen apuestas sobre cuál ganará la lucha. Lentamente los escorpiones se rodean, hasta que uno ataca al otro y lo mata.

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noun

Escorpión

An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.

Examples :

"The army used a scorpion to hurl stones at the enemy fortress walls. "

El ejército usó un escorpión para lanzar piedras a las murallas de la fortaleza enemiga.

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noun

Persona malvada, rencorosa

A very spiteful or vindictive person.

Examples :

"After being unfairly fired, Maria became a scorpion, determined to make her former boss regret his decision. "

Después de ser despedida injustamente, María se convirtió en una persona malvada, decidida a hacer que su antiguo jefe se arrepintiera de su decisión.

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noun

Escorpión

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

Examples :

"During cheerleading practice, Maya perfected her scorpion, balancing gracefully while holding her foot high above her head. "

Durante la práctica de porras, Maya perfeccionó su escorpión, equilibrándose con gracia mientras sostenía su pie por encima de su cabeza.

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noun

Látigo

A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.

Examples :

"The teacher used a colorful scorpion to illustrate the sharp points on the new math problem. "

El profesor usó un látigo colorido para ilustrar los puntos agudos del nuevo problema de matemáticas.

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