crayfish
/ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/noun
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1
Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.
2
A freshwater crustacean (family Cambaridae), sometimes used as an inexpensive seafood or as fish bait.
3
A rock lobster (family Palinuridae).
4
A freshwater crayfish (family Parastacidae), such as the gilgie, marron, or yabby.
5
The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family (Scyllaridae).
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