英和和英

動詞

catch a crab (三人称単数 現在形 catches a crab, 現在分詞 catching a crab, 過去形および過去分詞形 caught a crab)

1. (rowing) To strike the blade of the oar against the water when moving the oar back between power strokes.
   • 2014, Pip Harry, Head of the River (page 82)

     I blast off the first few strokes with all the anger and frustration I feel towards Rachel. It works against me. I catch a crab and totally lose it. The boat swings sideways and we have to easy oar or risk slamming into the bank.