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crustacean

noun

/krʌˈsteɪʃən/

Meaning

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

Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.

crab, lobster, shrimp, prawn

fish, mammal

marine crustacean, small crustacean, edible crustacean

The path or direction of movement of an object or progress.

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials