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crabs

British  
/ kræbz /

noun

  1. (sometimes functioning as singular) the lowest throw in a game of chance, esp two aces in dice

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Etymology

Origin of crabs

plural of crab 1

Example Sentences

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Crabs use their sense of smell like humans use their eyes and intuition.

From Salon • May 15, 2023

Crabs are a benthic species, meaning they crawl around on the ocean bottom and are not able to migrate as quickly as many finfish.

From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2022

Crabs are also not alone in their ability to accessorize.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2022

The 2021 spring training slate was held with restricted capacities due to COVID-19, and the Stone Crabs were contracted and folded before the season started.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2022

Crabs about the noise of two boys falling into the house.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

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