claw

US /klɑː/
UK /klɑː/
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1.

artiglio

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.
Il gatto ha affilato i suoi artigli sul tiragraffi.
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The eagle gripped its prey with its powerful claws.
L'aquila afferrò la sua preda con i suoi potenti artigli.
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talonnailhook
2.

chela

a pincerlike extremity of a crab or lobster.

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The crab used its large claw to defend itself.
Il granchio ha usato la sua grande chela per difendersi.
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He cracked the lobster's claw to get to the meat.
Ha rotto la chela dell'aragosta per prendere la carne.
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pincernipper
1.

artigliare, graffiare

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

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The cat tried to claw its way up the curtains.
Il gatto ha cercato di artigliare la sua strada su per le tende.
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He had to claw his way through the dense undergrowth.
Ha dovuto farsi strada attraverso la fitta boscaglia.
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scratchraketearrip
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