crayfish
/ˈkreɪˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A small freshwater animal that looks like a lobster, with a hard shell and claws, often found in rivers and streams.
- The children caught a crayfish in the creek and watched it scuttle backward.
- We saw a bright red crayfish hiding under a rock at the bottom of the pond.
- Crayfish are a popular ingredient in Cajun cooking, especially in dishes like étouffée.