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- [krab]
- /kræb/
- /kræb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krab]
- /kræb/
Definitions of crab word
- countable noun crab A crab is a sea creature with a flat round body covered by a shell, and five pairs of legs with large claws on the front pair. Crabs usually move sideways. 3
- countable noun crab Crab is the flesh of this creature eaten as food. 3
- noun crab any chiefly marine decapod crustacean of the genus Cancer and related genera (section Brachyura), having a broad flattened carapace covering the cephalothorax, beneath which is folded the abdomen. The first pair of limbs are modified as pincers 3
- noun crab any of various similar or related arthropods, such as the hermit crab and horseshoe crab 3
- noun crab a manoeuvre in which an aircraft flies slightly into the crosswind to compensate for drift 3
- noun crab a mechanical lifting device, esp the travelling hoist of a gantry crane 3
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Origin of crab
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English crabbe, Old English crabba; cognate with Dutch krab, Old Norse krabbi; akin to German Krebs
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Parts of speech for Crab
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crab popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
crab usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crab
noun crab
- grump — a person given to constant complaining.
- complainer — A complainer is someone who complains a lot about their problems or about things they do not like.
- sourpuss — a person having a grouchy disposition that is often accompanied by a scowling facial expression.
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- belly-aching — Informal. a pain in the abdomen or bowels.
verb crab
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- bellyache — Bellyache is a pain inside your abdomen, especially in your stomach.
- nag — to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands.
- whine — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
Antonyms for crab
verb crab
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
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