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claw

/klɔː/ /klɔ/

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noun

Griffe

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. "

Le chat a utilisé sa griffe acérée pour griffer le griffoir.

animal biology anatomy part

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noun

Griffe

A foot equipped with such.

Examples :

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

La griffe du chat a griffé le plancher en bois.

animal anatomy part biology

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noun

Pince

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

Examples :

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

Le crabe a utilisé sa pince pour pincer un morceau d'algue.

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noun

Griffe mécanique

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. "

L'opérateur de la grue a utilisé la griffe mécanique pour soulever la boîte lourde sur le camion.

machine technology device utensil

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noun

Griffe

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. "

Les pétales de l'œillet ont une griffe notable à leur base, où ils s'attachent à la tige.

plant part biology

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Attraper, prise

The act of catching a ball overhand.

Examples :

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

La prise ferme du receveur a attrapé la balle rapide au milieu du match.

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verb

Griffer, lacérer

To scratch or to tear at.

Examples :

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

Le chat a griffé le canapé, essayant d'atteindre la ficelle pendante.

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verb

Griffer, saisir

To use the claws to seize, to grip.

Examples :

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

Le chat a essayé de griffer la souris en jouet sous le canapé.

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verb

Griffer, grimper

To use the claws to climb.

Examples :

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

Le chaton a essayé de grimper aux rideaux avec ses griffes.

animal action nature

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verb

Griffer

To perform a claw catch.

Examples :

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

Le chat a griffé le carton, essayant d'entrer à l'intérieur.

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verb

Griffer, gratter

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. "

Le tout-petit n'arrivait pas à saisir le jouet, alors il a dû le griffer sur le sol pour l'atteindre.

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verb

Gratter, se gratter, flatter

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. "

Pour se débarrasser de la démangeaison sur son bras, il se grattait contre le tissu rugueux de sa chemise.

action human mind

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verb

Réprimander, gronder

To rail at; to scold.

Examples :

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

Le professeur frustré a commencé à gronder les élèves pour leurs bavardages constants pendant la leçon.

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verb

Flatter, faire du lèche-bottes

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. "

L'élève essayait de se faire bien voir du professeur en lui offrant une aide supplémentaire.

attitude character human