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crab

/kɚÌb/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a sea animal with a hard shell, ten legs, and two large claws.

When to Use

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Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

“We caught a small crab on the beach this morning.”

“Would you like to try the crab soup? It's delicious.”

▶Full Definition

A crustacean of the infraorder Brachyura, having five pairs of legs, the foremost of which are in the form of claws, and a carapace.

Related Words

Synonyms:
shellfishcrustacean
Word Family:
crabscrabbingcrabby