krab
- A slang term for a carabiner, a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used to quickly and reversibly connect components, commonly used in climbing and safety equipment. nounHe clipped the rope to the krab before starting his climb.Make sure the krab is securely fastened before you proceed.
- A colloquial or humorous term for a crab, a marine crustacean with a broad, flattened shell and pincers. nounWe spotted a krab scuttling across the beach.The krab's pincers were surprisingly strong.