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decapod

noun
/ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

Meaning

An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.

Example Sentences

The lobster is a well-known decapod.

Synonyms

crustacean, crab, lobster, shrimp, prawn

Antonyms

insect, arachnid

Collocations

marine decapod, decapod species, decapod crustacean

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