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spider crab

American

noun

any of various crabs of the family Majidae, having long, slender legs and a comparatively small, triangular body.

spider crab British

noun

any of various crabs of the genera Macropodia, Libinia, etc, having a small triangular body and very long legs

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Etymology

Origin of spider crab

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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Don't skip the oysters, the stuffed spider crab, or the roasted leeks.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2022

Studying an underwater volcano is hard enough without a spider crab getting in the way.

From The Verge • Jul. 5, 2022

The charity is asking members of the public to record any spider crab sightings via its app or online.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2021

We use collagen, cauliflower, spider crab and an in-your-face fashion-yellow shell.

From The Guardian • Mar. 5, 2020

The German haunts her: in nightmares, he’s a spider crab three meters high; he clacks his claws and whispers One simple question into her ear.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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