Crabbing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹæbɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Crabbing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of crab.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of crab.
More Meanings
- The act or art of catching crabs.
- bickering.
- (obsolete, falconry) The fighting of hawks with each other.
- (historical, wool manufacture) A process of scouring cloth between rolls in a machine.
Example Sentences
"It will take more than one Summer to dig all over this place," spoke Bob. "And it will spoil all our other fun. I want to have some swimming, boating and crabbing. You can have all the treasure you get, Sammy."
Word Forms
- crabbings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grouchy, crabby, grumpy, bad-tempered, ill-natured, ill-tempered.
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