crab

A noun referring to a crustacean with a broad, flat body, a short tail, and two front claws, typically found in or near water.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ракообразное с широким плоским телом, коротким хвостом и двумя передними клешнями, обычно обитающее в воде или рядом с ней.esSustantivo que designa a un crustáceo de cuerpo ancho y aplanado, cola corta y dos pinzas delanteras, que suele vivir en el agua o cerca de ella.frCrustacé au corps large et plat, muni d'une courte queue et de deux pinces antérieures, vivant généralement dans l'eau ou à proximité.deKrebstier mit breitem, flachem Körper, kurzem Schwanz und zwei vorderen Scheren, das meist im Wasser oder in dessen Nähe lebt.ptCrustáceo com corpo largo e achatado, cauda curta e duas pinças dianteiras, geralmente encontrado na água ou perto dela.zh一种甲壳类动物，身体宽扁，腹部短小，有两只前螯，通常生活在水里或水边。也指这种动物的肉。arاسم يشير إلى حيوان قشري ذي جسم عريض مسطح وذيل قصير وكلابتين أماميتين، يعيش عادة في الماء أو قربه.

1. Sea creature A2 formal

   A crustacean with a broad, flat body, a hard shell, and ten legs, found in oceans and fresh water.

   • We caught a large crab on the beach.
   • Crabs scuttled sideways across the sand.
   • She ordered crab soup for dinner.

   ruКрабesCangrejo (crustáceo)frcrabedeKrabbeptCaranguejozh蟹arسلطعون

2. Irritable person B1 informal

   A person who is easily annoyed or in a bad mood.

   • Don't be such a crab; it's just a small mistake.
   • He's a crab in the morning before his coffee.
   • She turned into a crab after losing the game.

   ruВорчунesPersona irritablefrPersonne irritabledeMuffelptResmungãozh脾气坏的人arشخص سريع الغضب

   Synonyms: bearcrankcrosspatchcurmudgeongrouchgrumpsourpuss

• crabs plural form
• crabs' possessive plural form
• crab's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to complain or find fault in a petty or irritable way, or to move sideways like a crab.

ruГлагол, означающий жаловаться или придираться по мелочам, или двигаться боком, как краб.esVerbo que significa quejarse o criticar por nimiedades, o moverse de lado, como un cangrejo.frVerbe signifiant se plaindre ou critiquer des détails insignifiants, ou se déplacer de côté comme un crabe.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, sich ständig zu beschweren oder kleinlich zu nörgeln, oder sich seitwärts wie eine Krabbe zu bewegen.ptVerbo que significa reclamar ou implicar com detalhes insignificantes, ou andar de lado como um caranguejo.zh动词，指抱怨、挑剔小事，或像螃蟹一样横向移动。arفعل يدل على التذمر والتشكي والتدقيق في التوافه، أو على الحركة الجانبية كحركة السلطعون.

1. Complain or grumble B2 informal

   To complain or express dissatisfaction in a petty or irritable manner.

   • He's always crabbing about the weather.
   • Stop crabbing and just enjoy the party.
   • She crabbed about the service at the restaurant.

   ruВорчатьesquejarsefrse plaindre, ronchonnerdeNörgelnptResmungarzh抱怨arالتذمر

   Synonyms: beefbellyachebleatcarpcomplaingripegrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   Antonyms: commendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Move sideways C1 formal

   To move sideways or in a crab-like manner, often used in aviation or sailing.

   • The pilot crabbed the plane to compensate for the crosswind.
   • The boat crabbed sideways as it approached the dock.
   • He crabbed his way through the narrow corridor.

   ruДвигаться бокомesmoverse de ladofrSe déplacer de côté (en crabe)deSeitwärtsbewegungptMover-se de ladozh横向移动arالتحرك جانبيًا

   Synonyms: edgesidestepsidle

• crabbed past participle
• crabbed past simple
• crabbing present participle
• crabs third person singular