To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).
Various marine crustaceans, rock lobster; especially Jasus lalandii, the Cape crawfish.
Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.
A slur against Anglo-Canadians used in some corners of Quebec (including the Gaspé).
to retreat from a position
to pull something back or apart
to withdraw from an undertaking
to move backwards