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snow crab
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈsnəʊ ˌkræb/ us /ˈsnoʊ ˌkræb/
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a type of crab(= a sea creature with five pairs of legs and a round, flat body covered by a shell) that has long thin legs, or the flesh of this creature eaten as a food:
Stocks of snow crabs have been declining in recent years.
They have just added snow crab to their dinner menu.
Some of the market stalls were displaying live lobsters and snow crabs.
We started the meal with avocado stuffed with tuna and snow crab.
I used snow crab for this recipe, but really you can use any crab meat.
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