King Crab Definition

noun
A very large, edible spider crab (Paralithodes camtschatica) of the N Pacific.
Webster's New World

Horseshoe crab.

Webster's New World

(poker slang) A king and a three as a starting hand in Texas hold ’em.

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Noun

Singular:
king crab
Plural:
king-crabs

King Crab Sentence Examples

  • However different in structure Trilobites may be, they all agree in possessing a head-shield usually semi-circular in shape, which results from the fusion of apparently five segments, and bears, except in some blind forms, a pair of large reniform compound eyes like those of the king-crab (Xiphosura).

  • The compound eye of the king-crab (Limulus) is the only recognized instance of ommatidia in their simplest state.

  • Menu options include gigantic Alaskan king crab legs that are flaky, light and full of flavor.

  • Alaskan king crab fishing jobs pose particular obstacles because of the unusual working conditions.

  • Fishing for king crab in Alaska is perhaps the most challenging maritime industry jobs.

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