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CRAB

(noun, verb)
There are 11 meanings of the word Crab.

Definitions

How to pronounce crab:

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Crab - as a noun

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in cancer

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The fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about june 21 to july 22

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A quarrelsome grouch

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The edible flesh of any of various crabs

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A louse that infests the pubic region of the human body

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A stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply

Example: "He caught a crab and lost the race"

Crab - as a verb

Direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind

Scurry sideways like a crab

Fish for crab

Complain

Example: "What was he hollering about?"

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Example Sentences

"I saw a crab crawling along the beach."
"The crab scuttled into its sandy burrow."
"She ordered a plate of delicious crab cakes."
"The children collected seashells and found a crab hiding among them."
"The fisherman caught a giant crab in his net."
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Word Game Points

Is CRAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crab is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRAB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CRAB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crab is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRAB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CRAB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crab is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRAB has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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