crabs
word · lemma: crab
/ˈkɹæbz/
krabz
/kɹˈæbz/
krabz
Definition
Crabs are sea animals with hard shells, sideways walks, and claws. Sometimes refers to several kinds of small sea creatures with similar shapes.
Usage & Nuances
"Crabs" is plural for "crab." Mostly used for animals, not food (in menus, usually just "crab"). Sometimes used in idioms like "crab mentality" (selfish attitude). Make sure not to confuse with the slang meaning in other contexts.
Spanish: cangrejosPortuguese (BR): caranguejosPortuguese (PT): caranguejosChinese (Simplified): 螃蟹Chinese (Traditional): 螃蟹Hindi: केकड़ेArabic: سرطانات البحرBengali: কাঁকড়াRussian: крабыJapanese: カニVietnamese: cuaKorean: 게Turkish: yengeçlerUrdu: کیکڑےIndonesian: kepiting
Example Sentences
My brother is afraid of crabs.
basic
We saw many crabs on the beach.
basic
The fisherman caught some crabs this morning.
basic
Kids love chasing crabs when the tide goes out.
natural
If you lift a rock, you might find some crabs hiding underneath.
natural
We always see tiny crabs scurrying across the sand at sunset.
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