crawfish

noun

craw·fish | \ˈkrȯ-ˌfish

Definition of crawfish

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : crayfish sense 1

2 : spiny lobster

crawfish

verb

crawfished; crawfishing; crawfishes

Definition of crawfish (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to retreat from a position : back out I crawfished as fast as I could— Mark Twain

Examples of crawfish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Jigs with white or pear crawfish trailers make good packages for skipping under low hanging docks and brush, a highly effective bassing tactic during the shad spawn on Alabama lakes. — Frank Sargeant, AL.com, "Skipping jigs for hard-to-reach bass," 2 May 2018 He was also involved in a case of shoplifting involving $32.72 worth of crawfish and crab legs. — Ken Belson, New York Times, "Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston Suspended for Three Games," 28 June 2018 The new location also will have seasonal boils from shrimp to crawfish and a New Orleans-style retail area selling curios, collectibles and specialty food items. — Joyce Smith, kansascity, "Beignets, gumbo & more: City Market cafe adding Westport location," 25 June 2018 Called pelagic red crabs, the animals look like small lobsters or crawfish and measure one to three inches long. — Elaina Zachos, National Geographic, "Thousands of Tiny Red Crustaceans Strand on California Beach," 12 June 2018 The family friendly event will feature live music, crawfish, a pizza truck, snow cones, a live auction, a Jeep show and more. — Patricia Dillon, Houston Chronicle, "The Woodlands offers many things to do for Father’s Day," 13 June 2018 Grab a seat on the upper deck under the wisteria, and try the Low Country linguine with sautéed crawfish and mushrooms ($13) or seafood ravioli with dill sauce ($14). — Colleen Creamer, New York Times, "36 Hours in Chattanooga," 24 May 2018 Media: Euronews The muddy trail theme coincides with crawfish, Lichenstein-Meaux said. — Jeff S. Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Muddy Trails run may disrupt traffic in Creekside," 5 Apr. 2018 The Burketts' 15-year-old son Keenan and 12-year-old daughter Josilyn take their brother Mastin to look for crawfish in the creek behind their new home. — Jennifer Griffin, Fox News, "Marine vet gets smart home (and independence) from Gary Sinise Foundation," 4 July 2018

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