What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crabman
Example
The crabman sold his daily catch at the local market. [crabman: noun]
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My uncle is a crabman and he takes me crabbing every summer. [crabman: noun]
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In the movie, the crabman was the hero who saved the town from a giant crab invasion. [crabman: noun]
crabber
Example
The crabber went out to sea early in the morning to check his traps. [crabber: noun]
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I'm a crabber and I love spending weekends on the water catching crabs. [crabber: noun]
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The crabber was a small fishing boat with a special trap for catching crabs. [crabber: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crabber is more commonly used than crabman in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crabman and crabber?
Both crabman and crabber are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
