CRABWISE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CRABWISE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CRABWISE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Crabwise

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkrabwʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

to, towards, or from the side, typically in an awkward way

Short Definition:

to, towards, or from side

Examples:
  • supermarket trolleys that only go crabwise

Word: Crabwise

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkrabwʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

moving sideways, typically in an awkward way

Short Definition:

moving sideways

Examples:
  • crabwise steps

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