snow crab

noun

: any of several long-legged crabs (genus Chionoecetes, especially C. opilio and C. bairdi) of the eastern north Pacific Ocean and especially Alaska and the western north Atlantic Ocean that are used for food

Examples of snow crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These are places where a lot of the snow crabs, king crabs, all those things are caught that feed the rest of the U.S. —

Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2024 The Barton House, which opened two years ago on Barton Avenue, specializes in prime rib, Friday fish fries, wings and snow crabs. —

Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024 But the real standout of this store is its seafood section, which sells dozens of varieties of whole and filleted fish, as well as king crabs, snow crabs and several types of mussels and clams. —

Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024 Guests can also order maki (sushi rolls) with snow crab, spicy yellowfin tuna and truffle hamachi ranging in price from $18 to $26. —

Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for snow crab

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