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Macrocheira

Definition:

Macrocheira refers to a genus of giant, deep-sea crabs commonly known as Japanese spider crabs.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Macrocheira (plural: macrocheiras) is any species within the genus Macrocheira.

Example sentence: The macrocheira is the largest living arthropod, with a leg span that can reach up to 3.8 meters.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Macrocheira (comparative: more macrocheira, superlative: most macrocheira) refers to something pertaining to or resembling the characteristics of the Japanese spider crab.

Example sentence: The restaurant showcased a macrocheira-inspired culinary masterpiece, with elongated yet elegant presentation.

Sense 3 - Verb:

Macrocheira (third-person singular simple present: macrocheiras, present participle: macrocheiraing, past tense: macrocheiraed) denotes the act of imitating the movements of a Japanese spider crab.

Example sentence: The kids had a great time playing by the shore, pretending to macrocheira along the sand.

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