Meaning

3 senses
  1. (plural, usually plural)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dead, men.

  2. (plural, usually plural)The ends of reefs left flapping instead of being tucked out of sight when a sail has been furled.

  3. (US, informal, plural, usually plural)The gills of edible crabs.

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