HyperDic: blue_crab

English > 2 senses of the expression blue crab:
NOUNfoodblue crabAtlantic crab
animalblue crab, Callinectes sapidusbluish edible crab of Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America
English > blue crab: 2 senses > noun 1, food
MeaningAtlantic crab; most common source of fresh crabmeat.
Part ofblue crab, Callinectes sapidusbluish edible crab of Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America
Broadercrab, crabmeatThe edible flesh of any of various crabs
English > blue crab: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningbluish edible crab of Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America.
SynonymCallinectes sapidus
Member ofCallinectes, genus CallinectesNew World blue crabs
Partsblue crabAtlantic crab
Broaderswimming crabmarine crab with some legs flattened and fringed for swimming

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