crayfish
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for crayfish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, often eaten as food or kept in aquariums.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French crevice, reshaped in English under the influence of the word "fish" — it has no real connection to fish at all.
Full origin of crayfish →Frequently asked questions
What does “crayfish” mean?
The word “crayfish” means a small, freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, often eaten as food or kept in aquariums. In plain terms, a small lobster-like freshwater animal (or, regionally, a spiny sea lobster).
How do you pronounce “crayfish”?
“Crayfish” is pronounced KRAY-fihsh (/ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crayfish” in a sentence?
Here is “crayfish” used in a sentence: “They caught crayfish in the creek with a simple net.”
What is another word for “crayfish”?
Words with a similar meaning to “crayfish” include crawdad, crawldad, crawfish, crawlfish, mudbug and yabby.
What part of speech is “crayfish”?
“Crayfish” is a noun.
Where does the word “crayfish” come from?
The word “crayfish” comes from Old French. From Old French crevice, reshaped in English under the influence of the word "fish" — it has no real connection to fish at all.
How many meanings does “crayfish” have?
“Crayfish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, often eaten as food or kept in aquariums.