Sea Crawfish (Noun)
Meaning
Large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sea crawfish are commonly found on rocky shores and are prized for their flavorful flesh.
- Fishermen typically catch sea crawfish using baited traps that they drop to the ocean floor.
- In some parts of the world, sea crawfish are considered a delicacy and are served at fancy restaurants.
- To prepare sea crawfish, chefs often steam them and serve them with butter or in soups and stews.
- Divers also hunt for sea crawfish, carefully plucking them from their rocky crevices to avoid harming the crustaceans.