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Hermit ___

We have found the following answers matching the query 'Hermit ___' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Hermit ___ crossword clue was last seen on October 22 2023 in the popular Universal Crossword.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%CRABHermit ___Universal
20%SHELLHermit crab's protectionUSA Today
20%CRABHermit crustaceanUniversal
20%CRABSHermit and king for twoWall Street Journal
20%DECAPODHermit crab e.g.Wall Street Journal

Definition

• One of the brachyuran Crustacea. They are mostly marine, and usually have a broad, short body, covered with a strong shell or carapace. The abdomen is small and curled up beneath the body.
• The zodiacal constellation Cancer.
• A crab apple; -- so named from its harsh taste.
• A cudgel made of the wood of the crab tree; a crabstick.
• A movable winch or windlass with powerful gearing, used with derricks, etc.
• A form of windlass, or geared capstan, for hauling ships into dock, etc.
• A machine used in ropewalks to stretch the yarn.
• A claw for anchoring a portable machine.
• To make sour or morose; to embitter.
• To beat with a crabstick.
• To drift sidewise or to leeward, as a vessel.
• Sour; rough; austere.

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