claw

US /klɑː/
UK /klɑː/
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1.

爪, 鉤爪

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.
猫は爪とぎで爪を研いだ。
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The eagle gripped its prey with its powerful claws.
ワシは強力な爪で獲物を掴んだ。
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talonnailhook
2.

ハサミ, 鋏角

a pincerlike extremity of a crab or lobster.

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The crab used its large claw to defend itself.
カニは大きなハサミを使って身を守った。
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He cracked the lobster's claw to get to the meat.
彼はロブスターのハサミを割って肉を取り出した。
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pincernipper
1.

引っ掻く, かき分ける

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

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The cat tried to claw its way up the curtains.
猫はカーテンを引っ掻いて登ろうとした。
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He had to claw his way through the dense undergrowth.
彼は密な下草をかき分けて進まなければならなかった。
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scratchraketearrip
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