What does crabwise mean?
Crabwise means In the manner of a crab; sideways..
Crabwise
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
In the manner of a crab; sideways..
Definitions by Sense
- In the manner of a crab; sideways.
- (figuratively) Incidental.
Example Sentences
Quite apart from their crabwise and often reluctant embrace of religious toleration for a wide variety of religious dissidence, both countries achieved a wider distribution of prosperity than any other part of seventeenth-century Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crabwise?
Common synonyms include oblique, indirect, sideways.
What is the opposite of crabwise?
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How do you use crabwise in a sentence?
Quite apart from their crabwise and often reluctant embrace of religious toleration for a wide variety of religious dissidence, both countries achieved a wider distribution of prosperity than any other part of seventeenth-century Europe.
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