crawfish

UK /ˈkɹɔˌfɪʃ/ US /ˈkɹɔˌfɪʃ/

noun 3verb 2

Definitions

noun

Any of various freshwater crustaceans: crayfish.

Any of various marine crustaceans, rock lobster; especially Jasus lalandii, the Cape crawfish.

An English-Canadian. Used in some corners of Quebec (including the Gaspé).

verb

To fish for crawfish.

To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).

I have never been one to flinch or crawfish when faced with an unpleasant task.

VERB + CRAWFISH

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PREP.

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noun — large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but l

noun — small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster

noun — tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly

verb — make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

I have never been one to flinch or crawfish when faced with an unpleasant task.

Wiktionary

I love crawfish.

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What are crawfish?

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In some senses, crawfish is marked as derogatory, slang, US, colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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