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scorpions

/ˈskɔːrpiənz/ /ˈskɔːrpiəns/

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noun

Escorpiones

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 apuestan a cuál ganará la lucha. Lentamente los escorpiones se rodean, hasta que uno se abalanza sobre el otro y lo mata.

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noun

Escorpión, máquina de guerra

An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.

Examples :

"During the siege, the Roman army used scorpions to bombard the city walls with heavy rocks. "

Durante el asedio, el ejército romano usó escorpiones para bombardear las murallas de la ciudad con rocas pesadas.

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Persona rencorosa, persona malvada

A very spiteful or vindictive person.

Examples :

"The gossiping classmates were like scorpions, always looking for ways to hurt others' reputations. "

Los compañeros de clase chismosos eran como personas rencorosas, siempre buscando formas de dañar la reputación de los demás.

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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, Sarah perfected her scorpions, balancing gracefully while holding her foot high above her head. "

Durante la práctica de porras, Sarah perfeccionó sus escorpiones, equilibrándose con gracia mientras sostenía su pie en alto por encima de su cabeza.

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Látigo

A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.

Examples :

"The cruel prison guards used scorpions on the prisoners' backs, leaving painful welts. "

Los crueles guardias de la prisión usaban látigos en la espalda de los prisioneros, dejando dolorosas cicatrices.

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