Crablike

/ˈkræb.laɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or moving like a crab, especially in a sideways or awkward manner.

Etymology

From 'crab' plus the suffix '-like' (from Old English 'gelīc,' meaning 'similar'). This combines a noun with an adjective-forming suffix to create comparative descriptions.

Kelly Says

Many animals move crabwise because it's actually more efficient for certain body shapes—the sideways stance lets creatures with wide shells or claws defend themselves while moving, a brilliant evolutionary design.

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