Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catch a crab

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.73 in modern English

Syllables
catch a crab
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To strike the blade of the oar against the water when moving the oar back between power strokes.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

catches a crab (present, singular) catching a crab (participle, present) caught a crab (participle, past) caught a crab (past)

Questions

What does catch a crab mean?
To strike the blade of the oar against the water when moving the oar back between power strokes.

How to pronounce catch a crab

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