Synonyms for crabwise
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
In the manner of a crab; sideways.
Example sentences
- sideways Slippery slugs slithered sideways down the slope.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| crabwise | rising | |
| sideways | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- sideways2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sideways2 = 2 syllables).