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Meaning of catch a crab | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To strike the blade of the oar against the water when moving the oar back between power strokes.

Equivalents

Deutsch einen Krebs fangen
Te Reo Māori urupā

Examples

“I blast off the first few strokes with all the anger and frustration I feel towards Rachel. It works against me. I catch a crab and totally lose it. The boat swings sideways and we have to easy oar or risk slamming into the bank.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

catch a date catch a dick catch a fade catch a falling knife catch a packet catch a ride

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