crabbed

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind
  2. verb scurry sideways like a crab
  3. verb fish for crab

Etymology

From Middle English crabbed; equivalent to crab + -ed.

Synonyms

crab

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