OZDIC

crayfish

UK /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ US /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/
noun 5verb 2

Definitions

noun

1

Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

2

Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

3

A rock lobster (family Palinuridae).

4

A freshwater crayfish (family Parastacidae), such as the gilgie, marron, or yabby.

5

The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family (Scyllaridae).

verb

1

To catch crayfish.

2

Alternative spelling of crawfish (to backpedal, desert, or withdraw).

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