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Definition of crablike

crablike

/ˈkræb.laɪk/
crab · like
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• adjective

1

Resembling or characteristic of a crab, especially in physical appearance, sideways locomotion, or grasping posture.

Example

"The climber edged across the narrow rock ledge with slow, crablike movements."

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crabby
crabcake
crabgrass
crablike
crabmeat
crabs
crabstick

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crablike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crablike
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