crabber

[ krab-er ]

noun

1. a person who catches crabs.
2. a boat used in catching crabs.

crabber

/ ˈkræbə /

noun

1. a crab fisherman
2. a boat used for crab-fishing

Word History and Origins

Origin of crabber¹

First recorded in 1840–50; crab ¹ + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

A crabber is Florida's latest casualty of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus.

From The Daily Beast

The crabs are then strung upon a string or wythe, and allowed to hang in the water until the crabber desists from his occupations.

From Project Gutenberg

The crabber reached over and turned a switch, cutting his engine.

From Project Gutenberg

Rick could see the boat, but the angle was wrong for him to see the crabber at work.

From Project Gutenberg

The crabber was getting about one crab for every three baits.

From Project Gutenberg

Scotty went into the cabin and left Rick watching the crabber.

From Project Gutenberg