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.

plural of crab boil

(rowing) To strike the blade of the oar against the water when moving the oar back between power strokes.

plural of horseshoe crab

A highly prized crab-like crustacean of various species. / (poker slang) A king and a three as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

(music) A contrapuntal composition in which one melody is superimposed on the same melody in reverse

A crab of the Hippoidea superfamily of decapod crustaceans, living in sandy habitats. / (US, naval slang) A civilian.