Crayfish

/ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ verb noun

To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).

Meaning

  1. (verb) To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).
  2. (noun) Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.
  3. (noun) A rock lobster (family Palinuridae).
  4. (noun) The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family.
  5. (verb) To catch crayfish

Letter breakdown

  • Crayfish contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 19.

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What does Crayfish mean?

To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).

How many letters are in Crayfish?

Crayfish has 8 letters.

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