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claw

/klɔː/ /klɔ/

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noun

A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

Examples :

"The cat used its sharp claw to scratch the scratching post. "

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noun

A foot equipped with such.

Examples :

"The cat's claw scratched the wooden floor. "

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noun

The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.

Examples :

"The crab used its claw to pinch a piece of seaweed. "

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noun

A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.

Examples :

"The crane operator used the claw to lift the heavy box onto the truck. "

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noun

A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.

Examples :

"The petals of the carnation flower have a noticeable claw at their base, where they attach to the stem. "

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noun

The act of catching a ball overhand.

Examples :

"The catcher's strong claw snagged the fastball in the middle of the game. "

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verb

To scratch or to tear at.

Examples :

"The cat clawed at the sofa, trying to reach the dangling string. "

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verb

To use the claws to seize, to grip.

Examples :

"The cat tried to claw the toy mouse from under the couch. "

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verb

To use the claws to climb.

Examples :

"The kitten tried to claw its way up the curtains. "

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verb

To perform a claw catch.

Examples :

"The cat clawed at the cardboard box, trying to get inside. "

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verb

To move with one's fingertips.

Examples :

"The toddler couldn't quite grasp the toy, so he had to claw it across the floor to reach it. "

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verb

To relieve uneasy feeling, such as an itch, by scratching; hence, to humor or flatter, to court someone.

Examples :

"To get rid of the itch on his arm, he clawed at the rough fabric of his shirt. "

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verb

To rail at; to scold.

Examples :

"The frustrated teacher began to claw at the students for their constant talking during the lesson. "

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To flatter; to fawn on (a person).

Examples :

"The student was trying to claw his way into the teacher's good graces by offering her extra help. "

attitude character human