claw
Nouns
- (n) sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
- (n) a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something hook,
- (n) a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods chela, nipper, pincer,
- (n) a bird's foot
Verbs
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(v) move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
- They clawed their way to the top of the mountain
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(v) clutch as if in panic
- She clawed the doorknob
- (v) scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
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(v) attack as if with claws
- The politician clawed his rival