Giant Crab (Noun)
Meaning
Very large deep-water Japanese crab.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The giant crab, a species of Japanese spider crab, is known for its massive leg span that can reach up to 12 feet from claw to claw.
- Divers in the deep waters of Japan have reported encounters with giant crabs that can weigh over 400 pounds.
- The giant crab's impressive size and fearsome appearance have made it a popular subject in Japanese folklore and art.
- In some Japanese restaurants, giant crab is considered a delicacy and is served steamed or in sushi dishes.
- Despite its fearsome reputation, the giant crab is generally a gentle creature that feeds on algae and small crustaceans in the deep ocean.