crabs Synonyms
Another word for crabs
• noun (Context 1)
Plural form of crab; marine or freshwater decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, characterized by a broad flattened carapace, a short tucked-under abdomen, and five pairs of legs with the front pair modified into pincers.
"During low tide, the children spotted dozens of small crustaceans scurrying across the wet sand into the rock pools."
• noun (Context 2)
The edible meat or prepared dishes derived from these crustaceans, widely prized as seafood.
"The coastal restaurant is famous for serving steamed blue crabmeat seasoned with aromatic spices."
• noun (Context 3)
An informal, uncountable term for pediculosis pubis, an infestation of the body hair (especially in the pubic region) by parasitic crab lice (Pthirus pubis).
"The public health clinic provides confidential screening and medicated topical treatments for patients diagnosed with crab lice."
• verb (Context 4)
To move sideways or steer an aircraft or vessel at an angle into a crosswind to maintain the desired course over the ground (third-person singular present tense).
"The pilot skillfully sidles the small plane into the strong gusting crosswind just before touching down on the runway."
• verb (Context 5)
To complain, grumble, or find fault in a peevish or irritable manner (third-person singular present tense).
"He constantly grumbles about the unpredictable morning traffic whenever he arrives late to the office."
• noun (Context 6)
Small, hard, and sharply tart wild apples (crabapples) produced by trees of the genus Malus, often used for making jellies and cider.
"In late autumn, we gathered a basket of wild crabapples from the hedgerow to make spiced fruit jelly."
Opposites of crabs
The opposite of crabs shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: