Crabs scuttled sideways across the wet sand.

Meaning: The crabs were moving quickly to the side on the sand that was covered in water.

Choice of Words: Crabs are small crustaceans that live in or near water. Scuttled means to move quickly with short steps. Sideways means to the side. Wet means covered or soaked with water.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Tiny crabs scuttled sideways across the wet sand.
• Tiny crabs scuttled sideways across the damp sand.
• Crabs scuttled sideways, leaving trails in the sand.
• Crabs scuttled sideways in the sand.
• The crabs scuttled across the wet sand.
• Tiny crabs scuttled across wet sand, searching.
• The crabs scuttled sideways across the sandy shore.
• Tiny crabs scuttled sideways across the sandy shore.
• Crabs scuttled sideways across the beach.
• Tiny crabs scuttled along the wet sand.