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crayfish

/ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/

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verb

Sich zurückziehen, aussteigen

To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).

Examples :

"The politician crayfished on his campaign promises after the negative poll results. "

Der Politiker zog sich nach den negativen Umfrageergebnissen von seinen Wahlversprechen zurück.

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noun

Flusskrebs

Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

Examples :

"The children caught several crayfish in the creek behind their school. "

Die Kinder fingen im Bach hinter ihrer Schule mehrere Flusskrebse.

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noun

Hummer

A rock lobster (family Palinuridae).

Examples :

"The seafood restaurant featured a dish of steamed crayfish. "

Das Fischrestaurant bot ein Gericht mit gedämpftem Hummer an.

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noun

Thenus orientalis

The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family.

Examples :

"The biologist studied the crayfish, a type of slipper lobster, in her research. "

Die Biologin untersuchte Thenus orientalis, eine Art der Pantoffelschrecken, in ihrer Forschung.

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verb

Krebse fangen

To catch crayfish

Examples :

"My uncle enjoys crayfishing in the local creek during his weekends. "

Mein Onkel fängt an den Wochenenden gerne Krebse in dem örtlichen Bach.

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