crab
Pronunciation: [kræb]
Word
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?
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