crabwise
/ˈkræbˌwaɪz/
adverb
- In a sideways manner, like a crab moves.
- He walked crabwise along the narrow ledge.
- The car moved crabwise to squeeze into the tight parking space.
- The dancer slid crabwise across the stage.
adjective
- Moving or directed sideways.
- The crabwise step in the dance confused the beginners.
- The crabwise motion of the robot was slow but steady.
- She made a crabwise approach to avoid the obstacle.
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