Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crabbing
noun
/ˈkræb.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of catching crabs, often done for sport or food, or a term used in aviation referring to a specific flight maneuver.
Examples
- We went crabbing at the beach and caught a dozen blue crabs.
- The pilot had to employ crabbing to keep the aircraft steady in strong crosswinds.
Meaning
Crabbing can refer to both the fishing activity of catching crabs and a technique in flying where a plane is adjusted to maintain its course against the wind.
Synonyms
- fishing
- trapping
- catching
