Meaning CRAB
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1 [countable] a shellfish with ten legs and two large claws used for holding things. Crabs walk sideways.Synonyms and related words Shellfish and shells:abalone, barnacle, bivalve... [..]
Source: macmillandictionary.com

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crustacean, Old English crabba, from a general Germanic root (compare Dutch krab, Old High German krebiz, German Krabbe, Old Norse krabbi "crab"), related to Low German krabben, Dutch krabel [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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"fruit of the wild apple tree," c. 1300, crabbe, perhaps from Scandinavian (compare Swedish krabbäpple), of obscure origin. The combination of "bad-tempered, combative" and "s [..]
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A rudder-controlled yawing motion to compensate for a crosswind in maintaining a desired flight path, as in a landing approach.
Source: aerofiles.com

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type of marine animal (crustacean) with a flat body, hard shell, and pincers.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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A rudder-controlled yawing motion to compensate for a crosswind in maintaining a desired flight path, as in a landing approach.
Source: airbus.com

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krab
Source: yiddishdictionaryonline.com (offline)

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Threat of cancer (from astrological symbol)
Source: dreams-dictionary.org (offline)

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A marine crustacean that is highly prized throughout the world; its flavor and texture are considered by some to be the equal of lobster. There are several varieties including blue crab, Dungeness, Al [..]
Source: theodora.com

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Any of a large variety of 10:legged crustaceans (shelled animals). There are freshwater and salt water varieties. It is the second most popular shellfish. (Shrimp is the most popular.)
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a spiderlike eight-footed crustacean with jointed legs and two pincers but with its tail bent underneath its carapace. It forms a very compact and robust shape.Crabs usually grow fast and mature early [..]
Source: seafriends.org.nz

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The crab carries the hoist across the bay along the double girder bridge, traversing the span. Again, one or more hoists can be used on one or more crabs.
Source: craneservices.co.uk (offline)

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A crustacean that has its skeleton on the outside protecting a soft, flavoursome flesh. There are many varieties of crabs. The most commonly eaten crab in the UK is the common edible or brown crab tha [..]
Source: bbcgoodfood.com

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These are a large variety of Jamaican crustaceans with 10 legs, the front two of which have pincers. Jamaican crabs are noted for their sweet, succulent meat and are  popular shellfish. There are over 100 Jamaican crab recipes. T
Source: getjamaica.com (offline)

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Whether they dwell on land, sea or freshwater, crab is the common word to refer to these crustaceans. In Puerto Rico they call it juey (land crab), while in other countries crabs in general are called [..]
Source: quericavida.com

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Brazilian cuisine uses both siri crab (hard shell, saltwater crab) and caranguejo (land crab).  In America, you can try replacing these  with blue crab or pasteurized crabmeat.
Source: brazilian-food.com (offline)

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(n) decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers(n) a quarrelsome grouch(n) (astrology) a person who is born while the su [..]
Source: beedictionary.com

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An ill-tempered fellow; sour as a crab-apple.
Source: bartleby.com

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To fight or tussle over a catch; two birds of a cast may crab each trying to gain control and break in to the catch. Creance
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aside from it's usual meaning, it is a verb meaning to scratch or claw. (5)
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Species in the genus Callinectes, Family Portunidae, order DECAPODA, found in the Chesapeake Bay.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Species in the genus Carcinus, Family Portunidae, order Brachyura. Native of Europe, this voracious predator has invaded other continents affecting established habitats.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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An infraorder of Crustacea, in the order DECAPODA comprising the hermit crabs and characterized by a small fifth pair of Legs.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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An Arthropod subclass (Xiphosura) comprising the North American (Limulus) and Asiatic (Tachypleus) genera of horseshoe crabs.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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An infraorder of chiefly marine, largely carnivorous Crustacea, in the order DECAPODA, including the genera Cancer, Uca, and Callinectes.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Stomach pain
Source: britishempire.co.uk

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A small and sometimes portable capstan, for the purpose of lifting equipment and cargo.
Source: ageofsail.net

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A.K.A. Sandcrab, derisive term for civilian contractor who works in/on the naval base. A sideways-walking, scavenging beach creature.
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a pedestal mounted abaft the mast; used in place of a gooseneck fitting on some catboats
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Crab: A crustacean with many culinary uses, primarily known for its delicious legs and claws.
Source: smartkitchen.com

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, v. to carp; to scold at. ‘A couldn’t thole bein’ crabbed at, when A didn’t do nothin’ ondaicent.’
Source: ulsterscotsacademy.com

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Figure out
Source: miskatonic.org

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1. An airplane goes where it's pointed, except when there's a cross wind (which there almost always is, so the airplane hardly ever goes where it's pointed). In a cross wind you have to [..]
Source: blueridgejournal.com

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1. A technique used by pilots to compensate for crosswinds, usually without success. 2. Pilot who has just ground-looped after trying unsuccessfully to use this technique. 3. Pilot who has been unsucc [..]
Source: gluckman.com

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Angle between course and heading resulting from the influence of a crosswind component.
Source: niquette.com (offline)

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Point canopy across wind line (you travel sideways)
Source: bpa.org.uk (offline)





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