claw

US /klɑː/
UK /klɑː/
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garra

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.
O gato afiou suas garras no arranhador.
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The eagle gripped its prey with its powerful claws.
A águia agarrou sua presa com suas poderosas garras.
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talonnailhook
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pinça

a pincerlike extremity of a crab or lobster.

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The crab used its large claw to defend itself.
O caranguejo usou sua grande pinça para se defender.
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He cracked the lobster's claw to get to the meat.
Ele quebrou a pinça da lagosta para pegar a carne.
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pincernipper
1.

arranhar, agarrar

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

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The cat tried to claw its way up the curtains.
O gato tentou arranhar seu caminho pelas cortinas.
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He had to claw his way through the dense undergrowth.
Ele teve que abrir caminho através da densa vegetação rasteira.
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scratchraketearrip
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