Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crabber

noun
/ˈkræb.ər/
Definition
A person who catches crabs for a living or as a hobby.
Examples
  • The crabber returned home with a heavy load of freshly caught crabs.
  • During the summer, many crabbers flock to the coast to catch blue crabs.
  • She learned the trade of a crabber from her father, who had been in the business for decades.
Meaning
Crabber refers to someone who harvests crabs from the ocean, typically for sale or personal consumption.
Synonyms
  • Fisherman
  • Crab catcher
  • Seafood harvester