lobster
lobster Lexical Profile
lobster Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are typically modified into large pincers.
"The fisherman pulled up a heavy wooden trap containing a massive lobster from the rocky ocean floor."
The flesh of this crustacean used as seafood, typically turning bright red when boiled or steamed.
"For our anniversary dinner, we ordered a rich and creamy lobster bisque followed by the main course."
• verb
To catch or seek to catch lobsters as a commercial or recreational fishing activity.
"His grandfather spent his entire life lobstering off the rugged coast of Maine before retiring."
• Rhymes for lobster
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'loppestre', derived from Latin 'locusta' (meaning 'locust' or 'crustacean'), combined with an Old English feminine agent suffix.
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