crabbing

[ krab-ing ]

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noun

the activity or occupation of fishing for crabs. crab.
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.
Aeronautics. the maneuver of heading partly into the wind to compensate for drift.

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

There are often provocations in the area in the spring as crabbing season begins.

The custom of "crabbing the parson" was observed till lately at St. Kenelm's chapelry, near Stourbridge.

From the crabbing machine the pieces are wound on to a perforated shell or steel cylinder which is closed at one end.

After crabbing, the pieces are washed or “scoured” in soap either on the winch or at full width.

Crabbing consists of two operations, first the loosening process, then the setting process.

So intent were the girls on their crabbing game they had not noticed the other craft drifting about them.

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