Crab synonyms

cancer (related)

A disease characterized by any of various malignant neoplasms composed of abnormal cells that tend to proliferate rapidly and invade surrounding tissue. Without treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation, cancer cells can metastasize to other body sites and cause organ failure and death.

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podothalmian

A short-tailed or soft-tailed crustacean

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seafood

(Uncountable, countable) Fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other edible aquatic life.

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brachyura

A taxonomic infraorder within the order Decapoda — the true crabs, characteristically with a short tail and a reduced abdomen.

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growler

One, such as a dog, that growls.

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crab-louse

A parasitic insect, Pthirus pubis, that lives amongst the pubic hairs of humans and feeds on blood.

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whiner

One who whines about perceived problems; a complainer

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Anomura (both Latin)

A short-tailed or soft-tailed crustacean

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complainer

One who complains, or is known for their complaints.

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grumbler

A person who persistently grumbles; a complainer

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grump

A fit of ill temper. Used with the :

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bellyacher

One who bellyaches; a complainer.

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shellfish (related)

Any of various edible aquatic invertebrate animals having a shell, especially mollusks such as clams and oysters, and crustaceans such as lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.

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grouch (related)

A complaint

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faultfinder

A person given to finding fault; chronic, captious complainer

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murmurer

One who murmurs

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mutterer

One who mutters.

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crank

A twist or turn of the mind; caprice; whim; crotchet; also, a fit of temper or passion.

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grouser

(Nautical) A temporary pile driven into the bottom of a river to hold a boat in position; a spud

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sorehead

(Informal) A person who is angry, resentful, vindictive, etc., or one easily made so

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sourpuss

(Slang) A person who has a gloomy or disagreeable expression or nature

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complain

To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.

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whine

(Intransitive) To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.

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gripe

(Informal) To irritate; annoy:

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grouse

To seek or shoot grouse.

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kick

(Intransitive) To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.

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happy (related)

A person who habitually complains or grumbles

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feelings (related)

To express negative feelings, especially of dissatisfaction or resentment

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pubic-louse

Crab louse, Pthirus pubis.

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Phthirius pubis

a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body

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Cancer the Crab

the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

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crabby person

a quarrelsome grouch

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bitch

To complain; grumble.

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beef

To complain.

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squawk

(Informal) To complain or protest, esp. in a loud or raucous voice

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bellyache

To complain, especially in a whining manner.

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holler

To complain, gripe

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dogfish (related)

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crabmeat

The edible flesh of a crab.

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griper

(Archaic) An oppressor or extortioner

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lobster (related)

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crabs (related)

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shrimp (related)

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eel (related)

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scallop (related)

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mussel (related)

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mackerel (related)

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ragworm (related)

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hirtellus (related)

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butterfish (related)

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lugworm (related)

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cuttlefish (related)

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scorpionfish (related)

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lizard (related)

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whelk (related)

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