crabmeat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crabmeat
Example Sentences
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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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