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crayfish Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster, typically found in streams, rivers, and swamps.
Usage Example
"We spent the afternoon catching crawfish in the shallow rocky creek behind our house."
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crawfish
crawdad
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yabby
• noun (Context 2)
The flesh of this crustacean, prepared and eaten as food.
Usage Example
"The restaurant served a spicy crawfish boil accompanied by potatoes and sweet corn."
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crawfish
• verb (Context 3)
To catch or fish for crayfish.
Usage Example
"They went crayfishing in the local river to gather ingredients for the evening feast."
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crawfish
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