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SHRIMPS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word shrimps. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word shrimps. (close relations)
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crawfish
nounn
noun

• tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly

• small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster

• large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters

verb

• make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

crayfish
nounn
noun

• warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California

• tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly

• small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster

• large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters

scampi
nounn
noun

• large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic

langoustines
nounn
noun

• caught in European waters; slenderer than American lobster

prawns
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of various edible decapod crustaceans

• shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible

verb

• fish for prawns

prawn
nounn
noun

• any of various edible decapod crustaceans

• shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible

verb

• fish for prawns

half-pint
nounn
noun

• disparaging terms for small people

peewee
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disparaging terms for small people

• small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America

runt
nounn
noun

• disparaging terms for small people

Best Hypernyms For SHRIMPS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shrimps, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
decapod fish seafood animals crustaceans invertebrates
Phrases (2)
decapod crustaceansmall person

Alternatives for CRAWFISH

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