lobster

• Substantivo que designa qualquer um de vários crustáceos marinhos comestíveis, especialmente o lagostim e a lagosta, ou a carne desses animais usada como alimento.

A noun referring to any of several edible marine crustaceans, or the flesh of such an animal used as food.

1. Lobster meatB1formalculinary

   The edible meat of a lobster, commonly used in seafood dishes.

   Carne de lagosta

   • The restaurant is famous for its grilled lobster.
   • Lobster bisque is a creamy soup made from lobster meat.
   • She ordered a lobster roll for lunch.
   • Fresh lobster is often steamed or boiled.

2. B2formalscientific

   Any of several marine crustaceans with a hard exoskeleton and prominent claws, belonging to the families Homaridae, Nephropsidae, or Palinuridae.

   Crustáceo marinho

   • Lobsters are found on rocky, sandy, or muddy bottoms of the ocean.
   • The lobster uses its claws to catch prey and defend itself.
   • Fishing for lobsters is regulated to prevent overfishing.
   • Some species of lobster can live for over 50 years.