any of numerous arachnids of the order Scorpionida, widely distributed in warmer parts of the world, having a long, narrow, segmented tail that terminates in a venomous sting.

the Scorpion, Astronomy . Scorpius.

any of various harmless lizards, esp. the red- or orange-headed males of certain North American skinks.

Bible . a whip or scourge that has spikes attached. I Kings 12

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arachnid , catapult , onager , scourge , stinger , weapon