shamefaced crab en · NOUN
Etymology
From the crab's habit of covering its face with its chelae, as if hiding the face in shame.
Meanings
- Synonym of box crab.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shamefaced crabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
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