Crab scuttled, sideways across the sand.

Meaning: This means that the crab was moving quickly and jerkily across the sand, using its sideways motion to get around.

Choice of Words: Crab is a type of crustacean that lives in the ocean. Scuttled means to move quickly and jerkily. Sideways means to the side, rather than forward or backward. Across means from one side to the other. Sand is a loose material made up of small rocks and minerals.

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