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Synonyms for crabwise


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : krab-wahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkræbˌwaɪz

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Définition of crabwise

  • As in lateral : adj sideways
  • As in sideways : adv to the edge, exteriority
Example sentences :
  • Instead, he sidled, crabwise, into the middle of the street.
  • Extract from : « H. R. » by Edwin Lefevre
  • "Oh—well—gee—of course—" sighed Graff, as he went out, crabwise.
  • Extract from : « Babbitt » by Sinclair Lewis
  • Mr. Wayne stiffened and wheeled; Mr. Briggs sidled hastily toward the doorway, crabwise; the poet choked back the word, Phup!
  • Extract from : « Iole » by Robert W. Chambers

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