fiddler crab

fid·dler crab

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fid-ler krab]
- /ˈfɪd lər kræb/
- /ˈfɪd.lər kræb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fid-ler krab]
- /ˈfɪd lər kræb/

Definitions of fiddler crab words

noun fiddler crab any small, burrowing crab of the genus Uca, characterized by one greatly enlarged claw in the male. 1
noun fiddler crab any of various burrowing crabs of the genus Uca of American coastal regions, the males of which have one of their anterior pincer-like claws very much enlarged 0
noun fiddler crab a small, burrowing crab (genus Uca), the male of which has one claw much larger than the other 0
noun fiddler crab a genus of crab in which the male has one hugely enlarged claw (genus Uca). 0

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Origin of fiddler crab

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1700-10

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fiddler crab popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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