crabber

[ krab-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

crabber

/ ˈkræbə /

Origin of crabber¹

First recorded in 1840–50; crab ¹ + -er ¹( def )

A crabber is Florida's latest casualty of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus.

The crabs are then strung upon a string or wythe, and allowed to hang in the water until the crabber desists from his occupations.

The crabber reached over and turned a switch, cutting his engine.

Rick could see the boat, but the angle was wrong for him to see the crabber at work.

The crabber was getting about one crab for every three baits.

Scotty went into the cabin and left Rick watching the crabber.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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