crayfish

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

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

A rock lobster (family Palinuridae).

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

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

To catch crayfish.

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