[{"word":"scorpion","phonetic":"/-pɪ.ən/","phonetics":[{"text":"/-pɪ.ən/","audio":""},{"text":"/ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"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.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"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."},{"definition":"An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A very spiteful or vindictive person.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scorpion"]}]