Definitions

1. noun

a person whose occupation is to catch or gather crabs, especially in a commercial or professional capacity

“Fishermen and crabcatchers have long been an essential part of the coastal economy.”

2. noun

one who catches or gathers crabs, especially in a recreational or amateur capacity

“He spent the weekend crabcatching with his friends and family.”

3. verb

to catch or gather crabs, especially in a commercial or professional capacity

“The villagers have been crabcatching in these waters for generations.”