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lobster Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
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.
Usage Example
"The fisherman pulled up a heavy wooden trap containing a massive crustacean from the rocky ocean floor."
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crustacean
crayfish
• noun (Context 2)
The flesh of this crustacean used as seafood, typically turning bright red when boiled or steamed.
Usage Example
"For our anniversary dinner, we ordered a rich and creamy seafood bisque followed by the main course."
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seafood
• verb (Context 3)
To catch or seek to catch lobsters as a commercial or recreational fishing activity.
Usage Example
"His grandfather spent his entire life lobstering off the rugged coast of Maine before retiring."
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fish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lobster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lobster