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Meaning of crab
crab (n)
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
a quarrelsome grouch
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
the edible flesh of any of various crabs
a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body
a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply
crab (v)
direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind
scurry sideways like a crab
fish for crab
complain
crab Sentence Examples
- The crab scuttled sideways along the sandy beach, its claws raised defensively.
- Crabs are decapod crustaceans characterized by their hard exoskeletons and ten limbs.
- In coastal regions, crabbing is a popular pastime where people catch crabs using traps or nets.
- Blue crabs are renowned for their sweet, succulent meat and are a delicacy in many cuisines.
- Hermit crabs are known for their habit of occupying discarded shells for protection.
- Crabs play a vital role in marine ecosystems as scavengers and predators, helping to maintain ecological balance.
- Crabs are adept at camouflaging themselves among rocks and seaweed to evade predators.
- Some species of crab, such as the coconut crab, are capable of climbing trees and can grow to impressive sizes.
- The fiddler crab gets its name from the oversized claw of the male, which it uses in courtship displays.
- Crabs undergo molting, shedding their old exoskeletons to allow for growth.
FAQs About the word crab
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers, a quarrelsome grouch, (astrology) a
hunks, complainer,bear, crank, grump, growler, croaker,mutterer, kicker, grouser
optimist, optimist, Pollyanna,Pollyanna, happy camper,happy camper
The crab scuttled sideways along the sandy beach, its claws raised defensively.
Crabs are decapod crustaceans characterized by their hard exoskeletons and ten limbs.
In coastal regions, crabbing is a popular pastime where people catch crabs using traps or nets.
Blue crabs are renowned for their sweet, succulent meat and are a delicacy in many cuisines.
