crabeater

[ krab-ee-ter ]

noun

1. any of various animals that feed on crabs, as the cobia.

Other Words From

• crabeating noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crabeater¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; crab ¹ + eater ( def )

Example Sentences

To-day two seals, a Weddell and a crabeater, came close to the camp and were shot.

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