Blue Crab (Noun)
Meaning 1
Atlantic crab; most common source of fresh crabmeat.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Bluish edible crab of Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The blue crab is a prized catch for fishermen along the Chesapeake Bay.
- Blue crabs are highly valued for their sweet and tender flesh.
- Steamed blue crabs with Old Bay seasoning is a classic Maryland dish.
- The blue crab population has been declining in recent years due to overfishing.
- In Louisiana, blue crabs are often used in gumbo and other spicy stews.