Phrase guide

crab claw

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see crab, claw.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

Ellipsis of crab claw sail (“type of triangular sail”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

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History

Etymology

Cognate with Danish krebseklo and krabbeklo, Icelandic krabbakló.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: krabbeklo — literal (claw of a crab)
  • Finnish: saksi — literal (claw of a crab)
  • Icelandic: krabbakló — literal (claw of a crab)
  • Shan: ၵိမ်းပူ (kím pǔu) — literal (claw of a crab)