crabs

/ kræbz /

noun

1. sometimes functioning as singular the lowest throw in a game of chance, esp two aces in dice

Word History and Origins

Origin of crabs¹

plural of crab ¹

Example Sentences

The coral is a species called Pavona clavus and provides a home to shrimp, crabs, fish and other marine creatures.

From BBC

It was 3 March 2021 when Billy noticed the emaciated animal, who he later named Molly, cracking crabs near his house in Shetland.

From BBC

I can only be envious of the early fish and archaic crabs that might have seen Earth’s temporary band of spinning debris.

From Slate

They feed on small reef fishes, shrimps, octopuses, crabs, sea urchins and lobsters.

From Los Angeles Times

As you amble past the rocky shores, you’ll glimpse seabirds, crabs, lobsters and seals.

From Los Angeles Times

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