crab

Meanings

• noun

  A decapod crustacean with a hard exoskeleton, usually having two claws and living in or near the water.

  - "The crab scuttled sideways across the sandy bottom."
  - "My grandma used to make the best crab cakes."
  - "The crab's pincers were covered in barnacles."

• verb

  To move sideways or backward in a series of short, quick steps.

  - "The crab was crabbing its way across the floor."
  - "The children crabbed along the beach, laughing and playing."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹæb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crab apple , crab apple

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crab
lab , tab , grab , rab

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Variants

List of all variants of crab that leads to same result
carapa , crab , crabs , crabbed , crabbing , crab apple , crab apples , crab-eating macaque , crab-eating macaques , crab lice , crab louse , crab louses , crab Rangoon , crab rangoon , crab spider , crab spiders

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Etymology

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Old English crabbe, from crabba, crabbian, probably from crabben 'to creep sideways', from crabb 'a crab'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest crab in the world is the Japanese spider crab, which can grow up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) in leg span.

2. Crabs have blue blood, which is copper-based instead of the iron-based hemoglobin found in most animals.

3. Some crabs can change color to blend in with their surroundings to protect themselves from predators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decapods: Crabs belong to the Decapoda order, which also includes lobsters, shrimp, and prawns.

2. Exoskeleton: Crabs have a hard exoskeleton that protects them from predators and provides structural support.

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Culture

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Crabs have been a significant source of food and economic importance for many coastal communities throughout history. They have been featured in various forms of literature, art, and music, and are often used as symbols of strength and agility.

How to Memorize "crab"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crab with its hard shell, two claws, and sideways movement. Visualize the texture of its shell and the way its legs move as it crabs along.

2. associate
   

   - Associate crab with the ocean, seafood, or coastal communities. Think of the way crabs move sideways and the sound of their claws clicking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CRAW' to remember the definition of a crab: Crustacean, Resides in or near water, Armored exoskeleton, and Wide sideways movement.

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