English · Nature & Environment
crab
/kræb/
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clawed shellfish
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sea creature with a hard shell, ten legs, and a pair of strong front claws.
Example
A small crab scuttled sideways across the wet sand and slipped beneath a flat stone.
A small crab scuttled sideways across the wet sand and slipped beneath a flat stone.
Etymology
From Old English 'crabba', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Known for moving sideways; a popular seafood worldwide.