Meaning of the word crawdad in English

What does crawdad mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crawdad

US /ˈkrɑː.dæd/
UK /ˈkrɔː.dæd/

Noun

a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster, often found in rivers and streams; also known as a crayfish

Example:
We spent the afternoon catching crawdads in the creek.
The chef prepared a delicious dish with fresh crawdads.