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| lob·ster [ lóbstər ] |
noun (plural lob·sters) |
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1. hard-shelled sea crustacean: a hard-shelled sea crustacean with a pair of large pincers, five pairs of limbs, eyes on stalks, and long antennae. Native to: Atlantic coasts of North America, Europe. Family Homaridae.
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2. crustacean like lobster: a crustacean similar in appearance to the true lobster but without the two large pincers, especially the spiny lobster. Native to: subtropical, tropical coastal waters. Family Palinuridae.
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3. lobster as food: the flesh of a lobster used as food. The tail meat and meat extracted from the claws is particularly valued for its fine, slightly sweet flavor.
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intransitive verb (past and past participle lob·stered, present participle lob·ster·ing, 3rd person present singular lob·sters) |
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catch lobsters: to catch lobsters using a boat and pot
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| [ Old English loppestre, origin ?] |
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