Meaning & use
Alaskan crab
A large crab species, especially king crab, caught in the cold waters off Alaska and prized as seafood.
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The restaurant's specialty was Alaskan crab legs served with melted butter.
Fishing for Alaskan crab is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the industry.
A note on using this word
Alaskan crab most often refers to red king crab, though snow crab is also harvested in Alaskan waters.
Words with a similar meaning
king crab
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