Pagurus bernhardus (common hermit crab), of Europe. / Coenobita clypeatus (Caribbean hermit crab). / Dotilla myctiroides, a true crab from South-east Asia.

(Canada, US, South Africa) The shore crab.

A cobia, Rachycentron canadum. / A crab-eater seal, Lobodon carcinophagus, which eats krill (not crabs).

A Florida stone crab. / The king crab. / Myomenippe hardwickii, a species of crab in the family Menippidae.

Any of various crabs that live in or near mud.

A type of crab (Carcinus maenas) native to the coasts of Europe and North Africa.

Any of various species of crab of the superfamily Majoidea with long legs / especially, the true spider crabs (family Majidae).

(idiomatic, Philippines) A way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.

A submission wrestling move.

(uncountable) A spice mixture used to flavor the water in which crabs or other shellfish are boiled. / (countable) A social event where boiled crabs are eaten.