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- crab nebula/ˌkræb ˈneb.jə.lə/A specific supernova remnant in the constellation Taurus, first observed in 1054, resulting from a massive stellar explosion.nounLow
- crab spider/ˈkræb ˌspaɪ.dər/A family (Thomisidae) of spiders that do not spin webs, but are ambush predators that often resemble or move sideways like a crab.nounMedium-Low (specialist/naturalist contexts); Low (general usage).
- crab tree/ˈkræb triː/A wild apple tree (Malus sylvestris) that produces small, tart fruit called crab apples.nounLow
- crab's eye/ˌkræbz ˈaɪ/The seed of the tropical plant Abrus precatorius, also known as jequirity, prayer bead, or rosary pea, which is small, bright red with a black spot, and highly toxic.nounVery low
- crab-plover/ˈkræb ˌplʌvə/A distinctive wading bird (Dromas ardeola) found in coastal regions of the Indian Ocean, known for feeding primarily on crabs.nounRare
- crabb/krab/A variant spelling of 'crab', primarily used in Scottish and Northern English dialects to refer to the crustacean or a sour-tempered person.nounVery Low
- crabbe/kræb/Primarily a surname. In modern usage, often a proper noun referring to a specific person or literary character.nounVery Low (as a common noun). Low/Medium (as a proper noun in literary/British contexts).
- crabber/ˈkrabə/A person who catches crabs, either professionally as a livelihood or as a recreational activity.nounC2
- crabbing/ˈkræb.ɪŋ/The activity or practice of catching crabs.nounC2
- crabeater/ˈkræbˌiːtə(r)/An animal, specifically a seal, that primarily eats krill.nounLow
- crabmeat/ˈkræbmiːt/The edible flesh of a crab, harvested from its body and claws.nounC1
- crabs/kræbz/The plural of crab, referring to a sea creature with a broad shell, two pincers, and a sideways walk. Also, the singular form can function as a verb describing sideways movement.nounB1
- crabstick/ˈkræbstɪk/A processed food product made from pulverized white fish (usually pollock) that is shaped, flavoured, and coloured to resemble crab leg meat.nounLow
- crabwood/ˈkrabwʊd/A tree (specifically Carapa guianensis), its wood, or wood that is similarly coarse-grained and twisted.nounLow (Technical/Botanical)
- crack/kræk/a line on a surface where something has broken but not separated completely; to break without separating into piecesadjectiveadverbnoun+3B2
- crack down/ˌkræk ˈdaʊn/To take severe and decisive action to stop or suppress an activity, typically one considered illegal or undesirable.nounverbB2
- crack of dawn/ˌkræk əv ˈdɔːn/The very first light of day; the earliest moment when daylight appears.nounCommon
- crack of doom/ˌkræk əv ˈduːm/The loud, thunderous sound signalling the Day of Judgment in Christian theology.nounC1/C2
- crack on/ˌkræk ˈɒn/To continue doing something with energy and determination, especially after a pause.verbC1
- crack the whip/kræk ðə wɪp/To exercise strict authority or discipline over subordinates.nounverb-intransitiveC1
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