26984 words

shellfish

2 definitions • 2 examples
1
sea creatures that live in shells and are eaten as food, or one of these creatures:

Examples:

Lobsters, crabs, and oysters are all shellfish.
2
an animal that lives in water and has a shell:

Examples:

[ C ] Lobsters, crabs, shrimp, mussels, and oysters are all shellfish commonly eaten as food.

Navigation