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claw

/klɔː/ /klɔ/

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noun

Garra

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. "

El gato usó su afilada garra para rasguñar el rascador.

animal biology anatomy part

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noun

Garra

A foot equipped with such.

Examples :

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

La garra del gato arañó el suelo de madera.

animal anatomy part biology

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noun

Pinza

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

Examples :

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

El cangrejo usó su pinza para pellizcar un trozo de alga marina.

animal part biology organism nature

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noun

Garra mecánica

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. "

El operador de la grúa usó la garra mecánica para levantar la caja pesada sobre el camión.

machine technology device utensil

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noun

Garra

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. "

Los pétalos de la flor de clavel tienen una garra notable en su base, donde se unen al tallo.

plant part biology

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Atrapar la pelota por encima de la cabeza

The act of catching a ball overhand.

Examples :

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

La fuerte atrapada del receptor atrapó la bola rápida en medio del juego.

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verb

Arañar, rasguñar

To scratch or to tear at.

Examples :

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

El gato arañó el sofá, tratando de alcanzar el hilo colgante.

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verb

Arañar, agarrar

To use the claws to seize, to grip.

Examples :

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

El gato intentó arañar el ratón de juguete de debajo del sofá.

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verb

Escalar con garras, arañar

To use the claws to climb.

Examples :

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

El gatito intentó escalar las cortinas con sus garras.

animal action nature

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verb

Arañar, agarrar con garras

To perform a claw catch.

Examples :

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

El gato arañó la caja de cartón, tratando de entrar.

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verb

Arañar

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. "

El niño pequeño no podía agarrar el juguete, así que tuvo que arañarlo por el suelo para alcanzarlo.

animal body action

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verb

Rascar, halagar

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. "

Para deshacerse de la picazón en su brazo, se rascó con la tela áspera de su camisa.

action human mind

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verb

Regañar, reñir

To rail at; to scold.

Examples :

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

El profesor frustrado comenzó a regañar a los estudiantes por hablar constantemente durante la lección.

attitude action language communication character word

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verb

Adular, halagar

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. "

El estudiante intentaba ganarse el favor de la profesora ofreciéndole ayuda extra.

attitude character human