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KRAB/kræb/

A crab is a sea animal with a hard shell and two large claws; it often walks sideways. Countable: a crab, crabs. A lobster is larger and lives more in deep water; a fish has no claws. Place: beach, rock pool. Mix-up: grab (to take quickly) — different first letter.

Meaning

A sea animal with a hard shell and two large claws, that walks sideways.

Examples

• “A crab is on the beach.”
• “The crab hid under the rock.”
• “Do not put your finger near the crab's claw.”

Good to know

a crab (claws, sideways). Contrast: lobster (larger), fish (no claws). Mix-up: grab.

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