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blue crab Definition

☆ blue crab

noun

any of a genus (Callinectes) of crabs, esp. a blue-legged, edible swimming species (C. sapidus) of the Atlantic coast of North America

blue crab Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • swimmer: The summer menu includes lots of seafood, such as the blue swimmer crab with pink grapefruit and avocado ( A$19/£8 ).