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shrimper

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: SH R IH1 M P ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who fishes for or catches shrimp.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A boat used in fishing for shrimp.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

someone connected with Southend United Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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4

noun

Meaning 4

a vessel engaged in shrimping

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: vessel, watercraft

History

Etymology

From shrimp + -er.