2. (Falconry) The fighting of hawks with each other.
[1913 Webster]
3. (Woolen Manuf.) A process of scouring cloth between rolls in a machine. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
crabbing — /krab ing/, n. 1. the activity or occupation of fishing for crabs. 2. a finishing process for reducing shrinkage and creasing of woolens and worsteds by stretching the fabric on a rotating cylinder and immersing in hot or, sometimes, cold water.… … Universalium
crabbing — kræb n. any of a number of crustaceans having five pairs of walking legs; grouch, bad tempered person v. complain; criticize; fish for crabs … English contemporary dictionary
crabbing — noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of crab (II) : a finishing process for setting the warp and weft threads of woolen and worsted fabrics by winding the cloth under tension on rollers and subjecting it to boiling water or steam which is followed by … Useful english dictionary
Crab fisheries — Crabbing redirects here. For the process in woollen textile finishing by that name, see decatising. For the aircraft landing maneuver of that name, see crosswind landing. Crab boat from the North Frisian Islands working the North Sea Crab… … Wikipedia
Walberswick — is a village on the Suffolk coast, across the River Blyth from Southwold. Coastal erosion and the shifting of the mouth of the River Blyth meant that the neighbouring town of Dunwich was lost as a port in the last years of the 13th century.… … Wikipedia
List of Deadliest Catch episodes — This is a list of Deadliest Catch episodes with original airdate on Discovery Channel. Airdates on Discovery Channel Canada generally differ. Contents 1 Pilot 2 Season 1 3 Season 2 4 Season 3 … Wikipedia
crab — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English crabbe, from Old English crabba; akin to Old High German krebiz crab and perhaps to Old English ceorfan to carve more at carve Date: before 12th century 1. plural crabs also crab any of… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Dawesville, Western Australia — Dawesville Mandurah, Western Australia Population: 3030 (2006 census)[1] Postcode: 6211 … Wikipedia
Alaskan king crab fishing — is carried out during the winter months in the waters off the coast of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The commercial harvest is performed during a very short season, and the catch is shipped worldwide. Large numbers of king crab are also caught … Wikipedia
Holts Landing State Park — Geobox Protected Area name = Holts Landing State Park native name = other name = other name1 = category local = Delaware State Park category iucn = image caption = etymology type = Named for etymology = The Holt Family country = United States… … Wikipedia
