craylet

/ˈkreɪlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually young, crayfish or crawfish.

“She picked up the craylet from the stream and examined it closely.”

2. verb

To remove the shell from a crayfish or crawfish, especially in preparation for cooking.

“To cook crayfish, first craylet them and then steam them in a flavorful broth.”

Synonyms

  • crawfish
  • crayfish

Antonyms

  • crab