Crab
Pronunciation: /ˈkræb/
Crab (noun)
- A small sea creature with a hard shell and ten legs, often found on beaches.
- A person who is often in a bad mood or complains a lot.
- The edible flesh of a crab, often used in cooking.
Examples
- The crab scuttled across the sand.
- Crabs often hide under rocks.
Common collocations: catch a crab, crab shell, act like a crab, crabby mood, fresh crab meat
Crab (verb)
- To move sideways, like a crab does.
- To complain or express dissatisfaction about something.
Examples
- The dancer crabbed across the stage.
- He crabbed to avoid the puddle.