Meaning & use

Alaskan crab

noun·Everyday

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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