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   claw

   /klɔː/

   noun

   • 1. a curved pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot in birds, lizards, and some mammals. Similar nailtalontechnical:unguisrare:pounce
   • ▪ either of a pair of small hooked appendages on an insect's foot.
   • ▪ the pincer of a crab, scorpion, or other arthropod. Similar pincernippertechnical:chela
   • ▪ a mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.

   verb

   • 1. scratch or tear something with the claws or the fingernails: "the kitten was clawing at Lowell's trouser leg"
   • ▪ clutch at something with the hands: "his fingers clawed at the air"
   • ▪ make one's way with difficulty by hauling oneself forward with one's hands: "he clawed his way over a pile of bricks"
   • ▪ scratch (a part of one's body) gently so as to relieve itching.

   Word Origin Old Englishclawu (noun), clawian (verb), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch klauw and German Klaue.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clawless adjective
   • 2. clawlike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLAW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of claw as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, idioms and related words. See how claw is used in different contexts, such as animals, insects, tools and business.

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   The meaning of CLAW is a sharp usually slender and curved nail on the toe of an animal. How to use claw in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLAW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A claw is a sharp, curved nail or process on the foot or leg of an animal or insect. Learn more about the different types, functions, and meanings of claws, and see how to use them in sentences.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › clawsClaws - definition of claws by The Free Dictionary

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   Claws are sharp, curved nails on an animal or a pincerlike structure on a limb of a crustacean or arachnid. Learn more about the word claws, its synonyms, pronunciation, and translations from The Free Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of claw as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and related topics. A claw is a sharp curved nail on an animal, bird, or some insects, or the curved end of a tool or machine.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLAW | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   A claw is a sharp, curved nail on the feet of some animals and birds. Learn how to use the word claw as a noun and a verb, and see translations in different languages.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclaw noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning of claw as a noun, with pictures and pronunciation. Find out how to use claw in idioms, collocations and topics related to animals, shellfish and tools.

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    As a noun, a claw is the pointy finger-like grabbers that birds, insects, and some lizards and mammals have. Machines can have claws too, and maybe you’ve seen the game at an arcade where you make a metal claw pick up a toy.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › clawClaw Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    CLAW meaning: 1 : a sharp curved part on the toe of an animal (such as a cat or bird) often used figuratively; 2 : a body part of an animal (such as a lobster or crab) that is used for gripping and holding things