1. (n.) 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. (n.) The pine or gray lizard (Sceloporus undulatus).
3. (n.) The scorpene.
4. (n.) A painful scourge.
5. (n.) A sign and constellation. See Scorpio.
6. (n.) An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
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