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Definition of shrimper

shrimper

/ˈʃrɪm.pər/
shrimp · er
Plural:shrimpers
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shrimper Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person whose occupation or pastime is catching shrimp.

Example

"The local shrimper woke before dawn to prepare his nets for the morning tide."

2

A fishing boat or trawler equipped with nets specifically for catching shrimp.

Example

"Several wooden shrimpers were moored along the harbor pier after the storm."

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• Rhymes for shrimper

• Nearby Words

shrillness
shrilly
shrimp
shrimper
shrimpfish
shrimpy
shrine

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