catch a crab



catch a crab

To make a faulty stroke in rowing that causes the blade of the oar to strike the water on the recovery stroke.
See also: catch, crab

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Macdonald[mək'dɔnəld]
Nefeli-Greek
Clementina[klemən'ti:nə]
Albine-French, German
Tiyamiketee-yah-MEE-kaySouthern African, Chewa
KendraKEN-drəEnglish