yabby

UK
/ˈjæbi/
US
/ˈjæbi/
yabbynoun
yabbies
pl
UK
/ˈjæbi/
US
/ˈjæbi/
Translations
The yabby is a type of freshwater crayfish found in Australia.
Рак - это вид пресноводного рака, обитающего в Австралии.
Additional translations
пресноводный рак
речной рак
Definitions
A freshwater crayfish found in Australia, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country.
We caught a yabby in the creek during our camping trip.
A small, edible crustacean similar to a lobster, often used in cooking.
The restaurant served a delicious yabby bisque as a starter.
yabbyverb
yabbied
Past Simple
yabbied
Past Participle
yabbying
Gerund
UK
/ˈjæbi/
US
/ˈjæbi/
Australian English, informal; denotes the act of catching yabbies.
Definitions
To catch or fish for yabbies.
We plan to yabby in the dam this afternoon.
yabbyadjective
Attributive use, describing something related to yabbies (e.g., yabby trap).
Definitions
Relating to, used for, or characteristic of yabbies.
He bought a new yabby trap for the creek.