1. a person who catches or fishes for crabs, especially commercially
Usage: occupational term; common in coastal regions
2. a boat or vessel used for catching crabs
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The crabber set out early in the morning to check his traps.
• Many crabbers along the Chesapeake Bay have worked the same waters for generations.
• The old crabber was loaded with equipment and ready for the day's catch.
• Local crabbers reported a good season this year.
• She became a crabber after learning the trade from her father.