Crabwise

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹæbˈwaɪz/

Crabwise (adverb)

  1. In a way that moves sideways, like how a crab walks.

Examples

  • The cat moved crabwise to avoid the puddle.
  • The crab moved crabwise along the beach.

Common collocations: move crabwise, walk crabwise

Synonyms of Crabwise

Neutral

Antonyms of Crabwise

  • — Moving in a straight line ahead.
  • — Moving in the opposite direction.