crabbing

American  

[krab-ing] / ˈkræb ɪŋ /

noun

1. the activity or occupation of fishing for crabs. crab.

2. a finishing process for reducing shrinkage and creasing of woolens and worsteds by stretching the fabric on a rotating cylinder and immersing in hot or, sometimes, cold water.

3. Aeronautics. the maneuver of heading partly into the wind to compensate for drift.

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Etymology

Origin of crabbing

First recorded in 1870–75; crab ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Then, they were required to return to a port to have their holds checked to make sure no early crabbing had occurred.

From Seattle Times

Son John Cobb, 58, especially has fond memories spending summers at their cabin on the Oregon coast, playing bocce ball on the beach and crabbing on the Nehalem River.

From Seattle Times

"Freddie was an expert Lego builder, confident swimmer, enjoyed crabbing and park running," Mr Farrow said.

From BBC

A spokesperson for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a boater spotted the body floating in the water when they were out crabbing.

From Washington Times

“Right now, we’re mostly catching rockfish and perch. Then, we’ll move from that and go crabbing for females in the spring run,” he said.

From Washington Times