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CRAWFISH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Crawfish.

How to pronounce crawfish:

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Crawfish - as a noun

Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crawdadcrayfishecrevisse

Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crawdadcrawdaddycrayfish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decapoddecapod crustacean
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crayfishlangousterock lobstersea crawfishspiny lobster

Crawfish - as a verb

Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

Example: "We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back awayback outcrawfish outpull backpull in one's hornsretreatwithdraw

Example Sentences

"I ordered a plate of crawfish at the seafood restaurant."
"He caught a crawfish while fishing in the river."
"The kids had a crawfish race in the backyard."
"She cooked a delicious crawfish boil for the party."
"The fisherman used crawfish as bait to catch catfish."
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Word Game Points

Is CRAWFISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crawfish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRAWFISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is CRAWFISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crawfish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRAWFISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CRAWFISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crawfish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRAWFISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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