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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