claw

US /klɑː/
UK /klɑː/
"claw" picture
1.

a curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot in birds, lizards, and some mammals.

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The cat sharpened its claws on the scratching post.
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The eagle gripped its prey with its powerful claws.
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talonnailhook
2.

a pincerlike extremity of a crab or lobster.

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The crab used its large claw to defend itself.
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He cracked the lobster's claw to get to the meat.
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pincernipper
1.

to scratch, tear, or pull with claws or fingernails.

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The cat tried to claw its way up the curtains.
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He had to claw his way through the dense undergrowth.
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scratchraketearrip
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