Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crab boil

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.49 in modern English

Syllables: crab boil
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A spice mixture used to flavor the water in which crabs or other shellfish are boiled.

Uncountable

noun

A social event where boiled crabs are eaten.

Countable

Usage

Inflected Forms

crab boils (plural)

Questions

What does crab boil mean?: A spice mixture used to flavor the water in which crabs or other shellfish are boiled.

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