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Term: crabwise

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition: Moving sideways or diagonally, especially like a crab.

Sample Sentence: She walked crabwise across the slippery rocks, careful not to lose her balance.

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Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or resembling the movement of a crab.

Sample Sentence: The toddler imitated the crabwise movements of the crab at the beach.

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Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To move or turn sideways or diagonally.

Sample Sentence: The car crabwise turned into the narrow alley.

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