noun🔗ShareKralleA curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird."The cat used its sharp claw to scratch the scratching post. "Die Katze benutzte ihre scharfe Kralle, um an dem Kratzbaum zu kratzen.animalbiologyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKralleA foot equipped with such."The cat's claw scratched the wooden floor. "Die Kralle der Katze kratzte über den Holzboden.animalanatomypartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchereThe pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod."The crab used its claw to pinch a piece of seaweed. "Die Krabbe benutzte ihre Schere, um ein Stück Seetang zu zwicken.animalpartbiologyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGreifer, KralleA mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting."The crane operator used the claw to lift the heavy box onto the truck. "Der Kranführer benutzte den Greifer, um die schwere Kiste auf den Lastwagen zu heben.machinetechnologydeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlaue, KralleA slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink."The petals of the carnation flower have a noticeable claw at their base, where they attach to the stem. "Die Blütenblätter der Nelke haben eine auffällige Kralle an ihrer Basis, wo sie am Stiel befestigt sind.plantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFang, GriffThe act of catching a ball overhand."The catcher's strong claw snagged the fastball in the middle of the game. "Der starke Fang des Fängers fing den Fastball mitten im Spiel.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, zerrenTo scratch or to tear at."The cat clawed at the sofa, trying to reach the dangling string. "Die Katze kratzte an der Couch und versuchte, nach dem herunterhängenden Faden zu greifen.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, packenTo use the claws to seize, to grip."The cat tried to claw the toy mouse from under the couch. "Die Katze versuchte, die Spielzeugmaus unter der Couch zu packen.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, kletternTo use the claws to climb."The kitten tried to claw its way up the curtains. "Das Kätzchen versuchte, sich an den Vorhängen hochzukratzen.animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, mit Krallen packenTo perform a claw catch."The cat clawed at the cardboard box, trying to get inside. "Die Katze kratzte an dem Pappkarton und versuchte, hineinzukommen.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, mit den Fingernägeln greifenTo move with one's fingertips."The toddler couldn't quite grasp the toy, so he had to claw it across the floor to reach it. "Das Kleinkind konnte das Spielzeug nicht richtig greifen, also musste es es über den Boden kratzen, um es zu erreichen.animalbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, sich kratzen, schmeichelnTo relieve uneasy feeling, such as an itch, by scratching; hence, to humor or flatter, to court someone."To get rid of the itch on his arm, he clawed at the rough fabric of his shirt. "Um den Juckreiz an seinem Arm loszuwerden, kratzte er an dem rauen Stoff seines Hemdes.actionhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchelten, tadelnTo rail at; to scold."The frustrated teacher began to claw at the students for their constant talking during the lesson. "Der frustrierte Lehrer begann, die Schüler für ihr ständiges Gerede während der Stunde zu schelten.attitudeactionlanguagecommunicationcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchmeicheln, hofierenTo flatter; to fawn on (a person)."The student was trying to claw his way into the teacher's good graces by offering her extra help. "Der Schüler versuchte, sich durch das Anbieten zusätzlicher Hilfe in die Gunst des Lehrers zu schmeicheln.attitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
