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crab

Pronunciation: [kræb]

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Learn how to use crab in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a type of sea creature with a hard shell and pincers. Crabs live in the ocean, and they scuttle sideways on the sand and rocks.

Example

We saw a big, red crab on the beach during our vacation.

Example

There were no crabs at the tide pool when we visited.

Example

Have you ever caught a crab while fishing?

Context: “complaining”

(verb) to complain in a noisy or annoying way, often about small things. It's like when someone is unhappy about something and keeps talking about it.

Example

She started to crab about not having enough ice cream at the party.

Example

He didn't crab at all about the long wait in line; he was very patient.

Example

Why are you crabbing about the homework you have?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a type of dance move where someone's body twists in a certain way. It's commonly seen in dance styles like breakdancing.

Example

She performed a perfect crab move during the dance competition.

Example

He couldn't do the crab dance, so he just watched his friends instead.

Example

Can you show me how to do the crab dance?

How to pronounce crab

Pronunciation: [kræb]

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