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crabber

American  
[krab-er] / ˈkræb ər /

noun

  1. a person who catches crabs.

  2. a boat used in catching crabs.

crabber British  
/ ˈkræbə /

noun

  1. a crab fisherman

  2. a boat used for crab-fishing

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Etymology

Origin of crabber

First recorded in 1840–50; crab 1 + -er 1 ( def. )

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