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What does "crab" mean?
catch a crab
Rowing to fail to clear the water on the recovery stroke accidentally, thereby unbalancing the boat or impeding its movement
the Crab
Cancer, the constellation and fourth sign of the zodiac
crab one's act (the deal, etc.)
â to ruin or frustrate one's scheme (the deal, etc.)
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