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crustacean

noun
/krʌˈsteɪʃən/

Meaning

an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps

Example Sentences

Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.

Synonyms

crab, lobster, shrimp, prawn

Antonyms

fish, mammal

Collocations

marine crustacean, small crustacean, edible crustacean

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