crab
n. any of a number of crustaceans having five pairs of walking legs; grouch, bad-tempered person v. complain; criticize; fish for crabs | ||||
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Crab Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Crab
(v. t.)
To make sour or morose; to embitter.
(v. t.)
To beat with a crabstick.
(v. i.)
To drift sidewise or to leeward, as a vessel.
(n.)
The zodiacal constellation Cancer.
(n.)
One of the brachyuran Crustacea. They are mostly marine, and usually have a broad, short body, covered with a strong shell or carapace. The abdomen is small and curled up beneath the body.
(a.)
Sour; rough; austere.
(a.)
A movable winch or windlass with powerful gearing, used with derricks, etc.
(a.)
A machine used in ropewalks to stretch the yarn.
(a.)
A form of windlass, or geared capstan, for hauling ships into dock, etc.
(a.)
A cudgel made of the wood of the crab tree; a crabstick.
(a.)
A crab apple; -- so named from its harsh taste.
(a.)
A claw for anchoring a portable machine.
(v. t.)
To make sour or morose; to embitter.
(v. t.)
To beat with a crabstick.
(v. i.)
To drift sidewise or to leeward, as a vessel.
(n.)
The zodiacal constellation Cancer.
(n.)
One of the brachyuran Crustacea. They are mostly marine, and usually have a broad, short body, covered with a strong shell or carapace. The abdomen is small and curled up beneath the body.
(a.)
Sour; rough; austere.
(a.)
A movable winch or windlass with powerful gearing, used with derricks, etc.
(a.)
A machine used in ropewalks to stretch the yarn.
(a.)
A form of windlass, or geared capstan, for hauling ships into dock, etc.
(a.)
A cudgel made of the wood of the crab tree; a crabstick.
(a.)
A crab apple; -- so named from its harsh taste.
(a.)
A claw for anchoring a portable machine.
| WordNet 2.0 |
Crab
Noun
1. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
(synonym) Cancer
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(classification) astrology, star divination
2. the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
(synonym) Cancer, Cancer the Crab
(hypernym) sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary house
Noun
1. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
(synonym) Cancer
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(classification) astrology, star divination
2. the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
(synonym) Cancer, Cancer the Crab
(hypernym) sign of the zodiac, star sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary house
crab
Noun
1. decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
(hypernym) decapod crustacean, decapod
(hyponym) stone crab, Menippe mercenaria
(member-holonym) Brachyura, suborder Brachyura
2. a quarrelsome grouch
(synonym) crabby person
(hypernym) grouch, grump, crank, churl, crosspatch
(derivation) gripe, grouse, beef, squawk, bellyache, holler
3. the edible flesh of any of various crabs
(synonym) crabmeat
(hypernym) shellfish
(hyponym) blue crab
(part-holonym) crab cocktail
4. infests the pubic region of the human body
(synonym) crab louse, pubic louse, Phthirius pubis
(hypernym) louse, sucking louse
(member-holonym) Phthirius, genus Phthirius, Phthirus, genus Phthirus
5. a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply; "he caught a crab and lost the race"
(hypernym) rowing, row
Verb
1. direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind
(hypernym) steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
(classification) air travel, aviation, air
2. scurry sideways like a crab
(hypernym) scurry, scamper, skitter, scuttle
3. fish for crab
(hypernym) fish
4. complain; "What was he hollering about?"
(synonym) gripe, grouse, beef, squawk, bellyache, holler
(hypernym) complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch
(derivation) crabby person
| Australian Slang |
Hope one's crabs turn into lobsters and eat one's crutch out
said to (or about) a person that smb. really doesn't like much
said to (or about) a person that smb. really doesn't like much
Like a one-armed taxi-driver with crabs
very busy
| English Slang Dictionary v1.2 |
crab
derogatory name for a member of the Crips, an L.A. gang, used by members of the Bloods, another L.A. gang. On the album "Damu ridas" there is a song called "Fucc Crabz"
derogatory name for a member of the Crips, an L.A. gang, used by members of the Bloods, another L.A. gang. On the album "Damu ridas" there is a song called "Fucc Crabz"
| hEnglish - advanced version |
crab
crab
\crab\ (krăb), n. [as. crabba; akin to d. krab, g. krabbe, krebs, icel. krabbi, sw. krabba, dan. krabbe, and perh. to e. cramp. cf. crawfish.]
1. (zo?l.) one of the brachyuran crustacea. they are mostly marine, and usually have a broad, short body, covered with a strong shell or carapace. the abdomen is small and curled up beneath the body.
note: the name is applied to all the brachyura, and to certain anomura, as the hermit crabs. formerly, it was sometimes applied to crustacea in general. many species are edible, the blue crab of the atlantic coast being one of the most esteemed. the large european edible crab is cancer padurus. soft-shelled crabs are blue crabs that have recently cast their shells. see cancer; also, box crab, fiddler crab, hermit crab, spider crab, etc., under box, fiddler. etc.
2. the zodiacal constellation cancer.
3. [see crab, a.] (bot.) a crab apple; -- so named from its harsh taste. when roasted crabs hiss in the bowl, then nightly sings the staring owl.
4. a cudgel made of the wood of the crab tree; a crabstick. [obs.]
5. (mech.) (a) a movable winch or windlass with powerful gearing, used with derricks, etc. (b) a form of windlass, or geared capstan, for hauling ships into dock, etc. (c) a machine used in ropewalks to stretch the yarn. (d) a claw for anchoring a portable machine.
similar words(61)
crab louse
robber crab
kelp crab
masked crab
green crab
stone crab
rock crab
edible crab
glass-crab
uowa crab apple
purse crab
sentinel crab
crab apple
pea crab
molucca crab
triangular crab
horsehoe crab
crab grass
crab cactus
spider crab
crab wherry
crab tree
racing crab
crab spider
soldier crab
crab plover
crab wood
crab-yaws
river crab
crab-eating seal
mud crab
diogenes` crab
soft crab
tree crab
alaska king crab
iowa crab
porcelain crab
nut crab
blue crab
king crab
wild crab
land crab
european spider crab
alaska crab
swimming crab
jonah crab
velvet crab
western crab apple
palm crab
calling crab
horseshoe crab
horse crab
box crab
hermit crab
to catch a crab
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crab
\crab\ (krăb), n. [as. crabba; akin to d. krab, g. krabbe, krebs, icel. krabbi, sw. krabba, dan. krabbe, and perh. to e. cramp. cf. crawfish.]
1. (zo?l.) one of the brachyuran crustacea. they are mostly marine, and usually have a broad, short body, covered with a strong shell or carapace. the abdomen is small and curled up beneath the body.
note: the name is applied to all the brachyura, and to certain anomura, as the hermit crabs. formerly, it was sometimes applied to crustacea in general. many species are edible, the blue crab of the atlantic coast being one of the most esteemed. the large european edible crab is cancer padurus. soft-shelled crabs are blue crabs that have recently cast their shells. see cancer; also, box crab, fiddler crab, hermit crab, spider crab, etc., under box, fiddler. etc.
2. the zodiacal constellation cancer.
3. [see crab, a.] (bot.) a crab apple; -- so named from its harsh taste. when roasted crabs hiss in the bowl, then nightly sings the staring owl.
4. a cudgel made of the wood of the crab tree; a crabstick. [obs.]
5. (mech.) (a) a movable winch or windlass with powerful gearing, used with derricks, etc. (b) a form of windlass, or geared capstan, for hauling ships into dock, etc. (c) a machine used in ropewalks to stretch the yarn. (d) a claw for anchoring a portable machine.
similar words(61)
crab louse
robber crab
kelp crab
masked crab
green crab
stone crab
rock crab
edible crab
glass-crab
uowa crab apple
purse crab
sentinel crab
crab apple
pea crab
molucca crab
triangular crab
horsehoe crab
crab grass
crab cactus
spider crab
crab wherry
crab tree
racing crab
crab spider
soldier crab
crab plover
crab wood
crab-yaws
river crab
crab-eating seal
mud crab
diogenes` crab
soft crab
tree crab
alaska king crab
iowa crab
porcelain crab
nut crab
blue crab
king crab
wild crab
land crab
european spider crab
alaska crab
swimming crab
jonah crab
velvet crab
western crab apple
palm crab
calling crab
horseshoe crab
horse crab
box crab
hermit crab
to catch a crab
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| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Crab
Crab = n. a crinkle, a shrink
Crab = n. a crinkle, a shrink
Cogwrn
Cogwrn = n. knob, crab
Crafangc
Crafangc = n. a claw, a crab fish
Crangc
Crangc = n. a crab; a cancer
Crencyn
Crencyn = n. a small crab
Morgranc
Morgranc = n. the crab fish
Crab Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
CRAB
Caging Retainer and Boresight; Centralized Requisitioning, Accounting and Billing, Civil Servant
Caging Retainer and Boresight; Centralized Requisitioning, Accounting and Billing, Civil Servant
Crab Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Crab
The action of a vehicle where the rear wheels are offset from the track of the front wheels.
The action of a vehicle where the rear wheels are offset from the track of the front wheels.
| PETsMART.COM |
African Land Crab
Common Name
African Land Crab
Other Common Names
Scientific Name
Gecarcinus
Family
Crustscea
Community
Crustaceons
Class
--
Temperature
74-80 degrees. Humidity can be maintained with a daily misting.
Lighting
An aquarium florescent light fixture with an aquarium bulb will best meet their needs.
Swimming Range
--
Adult Length
4-6 inches
Feeding Habits
Feeder goldfish, assorted chopped vegetables make the bulk of the diet. Should be offered brine shrimp, flake foods and small amounts of chopped fruits once or twice a week. A 'cuttlebone' broken into 1/4 pieces should be placed in the food dish. A bowl of fresh water needs to be available at all times. The bowl should be large enough for the crab to sit in but shallow enough for them to be able to get out .
Compatibility
Tend to be territorial and cannibalistic. Should be kept individually.
Habitat
The Land Crab should be kept on 2-3 inches of sand or gravel. The substrate should be kept dry and needs to be cleaned at least once a week.
Breeding
Has not been successful in captivity.
Additional Comments
Very little is known about African Land Crabs. They make a good addition to any terrarium and can live 10 to 15 years .
Common Name
African Land Crab
Other Common Names
Scientific Name
Gecarcinus
Family
Crustscea
Community
Crustaceons
Class
--
Temperature
74-80 degrees. Humidity can be maintained with a daily misting.
Lighting
An aquarium florescent light fixture with an aquarium bulb will best meet their needs.
Swimming Range
--
Adult Length
4-6 inches
Feeding Habits
Feeder goldfish, assorted chopped vegetables make the bulk of the diet. Should be offered brine shrimp, flake foods and small amounts of chopped fruits once or twice a week. A 'cuttlebone' broken into 1/4 pieces should be placed in the food dish. A bowl of fresh water needs to be available at all times. The bowl should be large enough for the crab to sit in but shallow enough for them to be able to get out .
Compatibility
Tend to be territorial and cannibalistic. Should be kept individually.
Habitat
The Land Crab should be kept on 2-3 inches of sand or gravel. The substrate should be kept dry and needs to be cleaned at least once a week.
Breeding
Has not been successful in captivity.
Additional Comments
Very little is known about African Land Crabs. They make a good addition to any terrarium and can live 10 to 15 years .
Hermit Crab
Coenobita perlatus
General Info:
Adult body size 4".
Hermit crabs are very active and fascinating to observe. Although their claws can be used successfully, the properly handled hermit crab makes an excellent "beginner pet" for children. Hermit crabs bodies outgrow their shells! Therefore, several empty shells should be left in the enclosure at all times for every crab. Shell "exchanges" normally occur in the water bowl.
Temperature/Humidity:
Ideal temperature for hermit crabs should range between 70 and 85 degrees. An undertank heater on one side of the enclosure will help to maintain this temperature. Nighttime temperature should remain between 65 and 70 degrees. The humidity for these crabs should be kept at or near 65 percent.
Lighting:
Hermit crabs require ultraviolet lighting to maintain good health. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12 hours per day. The use of a timer will help maintain an accurate lighting schedule.
Feeding/Watering:
Hermit crabs are omnivorous (eat both animal and plant matter). Therefore their diet should include insects, vegetables, fruit, and prepared foods. Suggested vegetables to feed once a week: dark, leafy greens (mustard, collard, radish, and turnip greens or tops, kale, cabbage, dandelion leaves-stems-flowers, broccoli, non-treated backyard grasses and weeds, clover), legumes, mulberry and grape leaves, roses, hibiscus, nasturtiums, carnation flowers, cured alfalfa and timothy hay, soaked alfalfa pellets, thawed frozen mixed vegetables (peas, lima beans, carrots, green beans), peas in the pod, cauliflower, soy bean sprouts, radishes, summer and winter squashes, grapes, apples, oranges, pear, peaches, plums, nectarines, dates, all types of melons, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, mangoes, and tomatoes. Some high protein content foods suggested are: dry maintenance dog food, tofu, and scrambled or hard-boiled eggs. Feeding every other day is suggested as well as dusting food with vitamin/calcium powder every other feeding. Always remove food four hours after it is offered to prevent spoilage. An easily accessible shallow water dish works best with crabs. Water should be changed daily.
Habitat/Housing:
Multiple hermit crabs should be maintained in at least a 10 gallon terrarium. However, for multiple pets, increase habitat size accordingly to ensure each individual has plenty of space to move about and not interfere with tankmates. A screen lid is essential for proper air exchange. An undertank heater should be placed on one end of the tank. A shelter for hiding is necessary, especially if multiple pets are in the same enclosure. Misting the habitat occasionally will help maintain proper humidity levels.
Substrate (Bedding):
2" to 3" inches of Repti-Sand is recommended for hermit crab terrariums to maintain the proper humidity levels within the enclosure.
| The Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia (RFE) |
Callinectes sapidus
Scientific Name: Callinectes sapidus
Common Name: Blue Crab
Market Name: Crab, Blue
Family: Portunidae (common edible crabs)
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Scientific Name: Callinectes sapidus
Common Name: Blue Crab
Market Name: Crab, Blue
Family: Portunidae (common edible crabs)
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Crab Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
CRAB
A portable or movable capstan.
A portable or movable capstan.
Crab Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| TUPAC SHAKUR Rap Dictionary V.2.0 |
crab
(n) Derogatory name for a member of the Crips, an L.A. gang, used by members of the Bloods, another L.A. gang. On the album "Damu ridas" there is a song called "Fucc Crabz".
(n) Derogatory name for a member of the Crips, an L.A. gang, used by members of the Bloods, another L.A. gang. On the album "Damu ridas" there is a song called "Fucc Crabz".
| Rap-music terminology and bios of artists |
crab
(n) Derogatory name for a member of the Crips, an L.A. gang, used by members of the Bloods, another L.A. gang. On the album "Damu ridas" there is a song called "Fucc Crabz".
(n) Derogatory name for a member of the Crips, an L.A. gang, used by members of the Bloods, another L.A. gang. On the album "Damu ridas" there is a song called "Fucc Crabz".
| Dream Symbols |
Crab
Threat of cancer (from astrological symbol)
Threat of cancer (from astrological symbol)
Crab Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Crab
Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (Greek: brachy = short, ura = tail), or where the reduced abdomen is entirely hidden under the thorax. They are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, and are armed with a single pair of chelae (claws). Crabs are found in all of the world's oceans; there are also many freshwater and terrestrial crabs, particularly in tropical regions. Crabs vary in size from the pea crab, only a few millimetres wide, to the Japanese spider crab, with a leg span of up to 4 m .
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