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Book Scorpion

A book scorpion refers to a type of arachnid that belongs to the order Pseudoscorpionida. It is named so because of its habit of hiding in books and feeding on booklice, termites, and other small insects found in them. Book scorpions are known for their small size, resembling scorpions but lacking a stinger.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The book scorpion crawled out from between the pages of the ancient manuscript.
2. I found a book scorpion nestled in the corner of my bookcase.

How to use it as a verb:

1. I carefully bookscorpioned through the books to ensure I didn't disturb any hidden pests.
2. She bookscorpions the library regularly, eliminating potential book-damaging insects.

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