crabs
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of crabs
plural of crab 1
Example Sentences
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The researchers suggest that this one-time shift to sideways movement may have played a major role in the success of true crabs.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by excessive nutrients in the water - caused by sewage, fertilisers, manure and industry wastewater - had far fewer and less variety of small invertebrates like crabs, shrimps and snails.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Some have managed to get by catching crabs or other types of fish, while others have left the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Some sailors were passing the time making TikTok videos, or catching fish and crabs with small nets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
More fiddler crabs emerged from their holes, scurrying crazily and getting closer to where we sat.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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