nounπShareA 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. "animalbiologyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA foot equipped with such."The cat's claw scratched the wooden floor. "animalanatomypartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod."The crab used its claw to pinch a piece of seaweed. "animalpartbiologyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting."The crane operator used the claw to lift the heavy box onto the truck. "machinetechnologydeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "plantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of catching a ball overhand."The catcher's strong claw snagged the fastball in the middle of the game. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scratch or to tear at."The cat clawed at the sofa, trying to reach the dangling string. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use the claws to seize, to grip."The cat tried to claw the toy mouse from under the couch. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use the claws to climb."The kitten tried to claw its way up the curtains. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a claw catch."The cat clawed at the cardboard box, trying to get inside. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "animalbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "actionhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rail at; to scold."The frustrated teacher began to claw at the students for their constant talking during the lesson. "attitudeactionlanguagecommunicationcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "attitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
