shrimp

UK
/ʃrɪmp/
US
/ʃrɪmp/

Translations

shrimpnoun
shrimps
pl
UK
/ʃrɪmp/
US
/ʃrɪmp/
I ordered a shrimp cocktail at the restaurant.
Я заказал коктейль с креветками в ресторане.
shrimpverb
shrimped
Past Simple
shrimped
Past Participle
shrimping
Gerund
UK
/ʃrɪmp/
US
/ʃrɪmp/
ловить креветок
They decided to shrimp in the bay during their vacation.
Они решили ловить креветок в заливе во время отпуска.
Additional translations
искать креветок
shrimpadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "shrimp cocktail", "shrimp boat").

Definitions

shrimpnoun
A small, marine crustacean with an elongated body, typically used as food.
We ordered a plate of grilled shrimp for dinner.
A person who is small or insignificant in size or stature.
Despite being a shrimp, he was the fastest runner on the team.
shrimpverb
To fish for or catch shrimp.
Every summer, they shrimp along the coast to supply local restaurants.
shrimpadjective
Relating to, made of, or containing shrimp.
She prepared a delicious shrimp salad for lunch.