crabs Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
   pediculosis pubis.
   
2. noun decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
   crab.
   
3. noun a quarrelsome grouch
   crabby person; crab.
   
4. noun (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
   Crab; Cancer.
   
5. noun the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
   Cancer the Crab; Crab; Cancer.
   
6. noun the edible flesh of any of various crabs
   crabmeat; crab.
   
7. noun a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body
   crab louse; Phthirius pubis; crab; pubic louse.
   
8. noun a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply
   crab.
   
   • he caught a crab and lost the race
9. verb direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind
   crab.
   
10. verb scurry sideways like a crab
    crab.
    
11. verb fish for crab
    crab.
    
12. verb complain
    squawk; bellyache; grouse; beef; gripe; holler; bitch; crab.
    
    • What was he hollering about?

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