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CRAYFISH

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There are 6 meanings of the word Crayfish.

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Crayfish - as a noun

Warm-water lobsters without claws; those from australia and south africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in florida and california

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
langousterock lobsterspiny lobster

Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crawdadcrawfishecrevisse

Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crawdadcrawdaddycrawfish
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)
crawfishlangousterock lobstersea crawfishspiny lobster

Crayfish - as a verb

To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).

To catch crayfish

Example Sentences

"I caught a crayfish while fishing in the river."
"The children observed crayfish in the aquarium at the science museum."
"She ordered a plate of delicious crayfish from the seafood restaurant."
"The scientist studied the behavior of crayfish in their natural habitat."
"We went on a hunting trip to catch some crayfish for a seafood boil."
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Word Game Points

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

CRAYFISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is CRAYFISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crayfish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRAYFISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

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

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