Definitions
1.noun(Midwest US and Western US) Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.
2.nounVarious marine crustaceans, rock lobster; especially Jasus lalandii, the Cape crawfish.
3.nounA slur against Anglo-Canadians used in some corners of Quebec (including the Gaspé).
4.verbTo backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).