noun Download 🔗Share A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird. Examples : "The cat used its sharp claws to climb the tree. " animal part biology anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A foot equipped with such. Examples : "The cat used its claws to climb the tree. " animal anatomy part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod. Examples : "The crab used its claws to grab a piece of seaweed. " animal biology part organism anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting. Examples : "The construction worker used the crane's claws to carefully lift the heavy steel beam. " device machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink. Examples : "The dianthus flower has petals with delicate claws at their base, holding them securely to the stem. " plant biology part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of catching a ball overhand. Examples : "The baseball player made a spectacular claws catch to save the game. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To scratch or to tear at. Examples : "The cat claws at the scratching post to sharpen its nails. " animal action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use the claws to seize, to grip. Examples : "The cat clawed at the paper bag, trying to get the treats inside. " animal action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use the claws to climb. Examples : "The cat claws at the tree trunk to climb higher. " animal action biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To relieve uneasy feeling, such as an itch, by scratching; hence, to humor or flatter, to court someone. Examples : "The politician tried to claws favor with the voters by promising them lower taxes. " action human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To rail at; to scold. Examples : "The frustrated teacher claws at her students for not paying attention during the lesson. " attitude communication language word action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flatter; to fawn on (a person). Examples : "Sentence: "He always claws at the boss for a promotion, praising every little thing she does." " attitude character human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading