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crabsticks

noun

plural of crabstick
as in staves

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  1. switches
  2. beetles
Noun
  • The convention takes place every year and switches venue between London and Cambridge.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of switches, the act of computing takes the form of a competition between various sequences.
    — Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of switches
Noun
  • These small beetles are sometimes confused with ladybeetles (which feed on bean beetle eggs), thanks to their similar shape and black spots.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • What are Asian lady beetles Harmonia axyridis, also known as the Asian lady beetle, is a relatively new arrival to this country.
    — Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of beetles
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“Crabsticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crabsticks. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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