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Meaning Of Crab
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.
n.
The zodiacal constellation Cancer.
a.
A crab apple; -- so named from its harsh taste.
a.
A cudgel made of the wood of the crab tree; a crabstick.
a.
A movable winch or windlass with powerful gearing, used with
derricks, etc.
a.
A form of windlass, or geared capstan, for hauling ships into
dock, etc.