shrimp

US /ʃrɪmp/
UK /ʃrɪmp/
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a small, edible, marine crustacean with a long, slender body and a shell, often pink when cooked

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We ordered a plate of grilled shrimp.
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The recipe calls for fresh shrimp.
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a small or insignificant person

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He's just a little shrimp, but he's got a big personality.
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Don't let that little shrimp intimidate you.
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to fish for shrimp

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They went out early in the morning to shrimp.
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We plan to shrimp in the bay next weekend.
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shrimp cocktail