Crayfish

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Crayfish

Noun

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

Verb

To catch crayfish.
Alternative spelling of crawfish (to backpedal, desert, or withdraw).

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