Claw has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
"The heron used its long, sharp claw to snatch the small fish from the murky water."
2
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
"The engineer adjusted the claw on the crane to securely lift the heavy steel beam into place."
3
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
"The crab used its sharp claw to snap shut on the shrimp before it could escape into the sand."
4
a bird's foot
"The hawk spread its claw to grip the rabbit firmly before diving down from the sky."
5
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
"The tiger used its sharp claw to grip the branch as it leaped toward the gazelle."
Verb
1
move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
"They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
2
clutch as if in panic
"She clawed the doorknob"
3
scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
"The cat reached out and clawed at the sofa cushion when it tried to take its toy away."
4
attack as if with claws
"The politician clawed his rival"
5
To scratch or to tear at.
"The cat dug its claws into my arm and clawed at my shirt in frustration."
Example Sentences
"They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
verb
"She clawed the doorknob"
verb
"The politician clawed his rival"
verb
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