crabs
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of crabs
plural of crab 1
Example Sentences
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As dawn breaks over Ghana's Atlantic coast, artisanal fishing boats return to shore with last night's catch -- baskets of snapper, crabs, rays and a distinct-looking fish locals call "esene".
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
They must also clear algae from the nets protecting clams from invasive blue crabs, which arrived from North America in recent years.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Carl: If he doesn't have us playing like crabs going side to side again for another season and understands that central midfielders don't play right-back then he'll be an improvement that's for sure.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Its front legs ended in large claw-like structures that resemble the pincers of crabs.
From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026
Oysters are not the mysterious creatures that blue crabs are.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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