crabber

[ krab-er ]

/ ˈkræb ər /

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noun

a person who catches crabs.

a boat used in catching crabs.

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Origin of crabber

First recorded in 1840–50; crab¹ + -er¹

Words nearby crabber

crab, crab apple, Crabb, Crabbe, crabbed, crabber, crabbing, crabby, crab cactus, crab canon, crabeater

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How to use crabber in a sentence

A crabber is Florida's latest casualty of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus.
Inside Florida’s Battle With the Flesh-Eating Vibrio Vulnificus|Jacqui Goddard|October 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The crabs are then strung upon a string or wythe, and allowed to hang in the water until the crabber desists from his occupations.
Rambles of a Naturalist|John D. Godman
The crabber reached over and turned a switch, cutting his engine.
The Flying Stingaree|Harold Leland Goodwin
Rick could see the boat, but the angle was wrong for him to see the crabber at work.
The Flying Stingaree|Harold Leland Goodwin

The crabber was getting about one crab for every three baits.
The Flying Stingaree|Harold Leland Goodwin
Scotty went into the cabin and left Rick watching the crabber.
The Flying Stingaree|Harold Leland Goodwin

British Dictionary definitions for crabber

crabber

/ (ˈkræbə) /

noun

a crab fisherman

a boat used for crab-fishing

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