pistol shrimp
pistol shrimp · pistol shrimps · pistol shrimp
A shrimp which has asymmetrical claws, the larger of which can be used to produce a…A shrimp (Alpheidae) which has asymmetrical claws, the larger of which can be used to produce a loud snapping sound and shockwave that can stun or kill its prey.
Meaning
1 sensesA shrimp (Alpheidae) which has asymmetrical claws, the larger of which can be used to produce a loud snapping sound and shockwave that can stun or kill its prey.
More definitions
- small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
The snapping claw is reminiscent of a pistol.The snapping claw is reminiscent of a pistol.
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Forms
plural: pistol shrimps / pistol shrimp| Singular | pistol shrimp |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae:snapping shrimp
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcaridean
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular