Book Scorpion (Noun)
Meaning
Minute arachnid sometimes found in old papers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The librarian carefully turned the pages of the ancient tome, wary of disturbing the book scorpion that might be lurking within.
- As she sorted through the dusty archives, she spotted a tiny book scorpion scurrying across the yellowed parchment.
- The rare book dealer warned his clients to be on the lookout for book scorpions, which could damage the valuable volumes.
- The entomologist gently coaxed the book scorpion out from between the pages of the old manuscript, where it had been hiding.
- After a few hours of searching, the conservator finally found the book scorpion that had been causing trouble in the library's rare book room.