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crab
has definitions from the fields of sport,zoology,chemistry,food,astronomy,transportation
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[ noun ] (zoology) decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
Used in print (Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)Clams , crabs , and other marine life may add interest at coastal areas . |
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[ noun ] (chemistry,food) the edible flesh of any of various crabs
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[ verb ] fish for crab
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[ noun ] (astronomy) the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from June 21 to July 22
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[ noun ] (zoology) infests the pubic region of the human body
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[ verb ] scurry sideways like a crab
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[ verb ] (transportation) direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind
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[ noun ] (sport) a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply
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