Pronunciation

/kræb klɔː/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A crab claw is one of the paired limbs of a crab that is typically used for grasping or feeding.

Examples

1. “The crab cracked open the shellfish with its powerful claw.”

2. “She carefully removed the meat from the crab claw before eating it.”

Synonyms

1. Pincer

2. Chela

Antonyms

There are no direct antonyms for “crab claw” as it is a specific term.

Additional Information

Crab claws vary in size and shape depending on the species of crab, and they are often used for defense, feeding, and communication.