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crabmeat

American  
[krab-meet] / ˈkræbˌmit /

noun

  1. the parts of a crab used for food.


Etymology

Origin of crabmeat

crab 1 + meat

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The final meal before that climb consisted of freeze-dried crabmeat, tea and Jell-O.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

As with all crab dishes, the secret is plenty of fresh crabmeat.

From Salon Nov. 30, 2023

Top with crabmeat, garnishes and the smallest swirl of olive oil.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2023

Reportedly contracting ptomaine from poisonous crabmeat en route from Alaska, Harding was ordered to bed rest on his train.

From Seattle Times Jul. 13, 2023

I saw avocado pear after avocado pear being stuffed with crabmeat and mayonnaise and photographed under brilliant lights.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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