noun🔗ShareGriffeA 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. "Le chat a utilisé sa griffe acérée pour griffer le griffoir.animalbiologyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriffeA foot equipped with such."The cat's claw scratched the wooden floor. "La griffe du chat a griffé le plancher en bois.animalanatomypartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePinceThe pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod."The crab used its claw to pinch a piece of seaweed. "Le crabe a utilisé sa pince pour pincer un morceau d'algue.animalpartbiologyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriffe mécaniqueA mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting."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.machinetechnologydeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriffeA 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. "Les pétales de l'œillet ont une griffe notable à leur base, où ils s'attachent à la tige.plantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAttraper, priseThe act of catching a ball overhand."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.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGriffer, lacérerTo scratch or to tear at."The cat clawed at the sofa, trying to reach the dangling string. "Le chat a griffé le canapé, essayant d'atteindre la ficelle pendante.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGriffer, saisirTo use the claws to seize, to grip."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.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGriffer, grimperTo use the claws to climb."The kitten tried to claw its way up the curtains. "Le chaton a essayé de grimper aux rideaux avec ses griffes.animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrifferTo perform a claw catch."The cat clawed at the cardboard box, trying to get inside. "Le chat a griffé le carton, essayant d'entrer à l'intérieur.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGriffer, gratterTo 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. "Le tout-petit n'arrivait pas à saisir le jouet, alors il a dû le griffer sur le sol pour l'atteindre.animalbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGratter, se gratter, flatterTo 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. "Pour se débarrasser de la démangeaison sur son bras, il se grattait contre le tissu rugueux de sa chemise.actionhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéprimander, gronderTo rail at; to scold."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.attitudeactionlanguagecommunicationcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlatter, faire du lèche-bottesTo 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. "L'élève essayait de se faire bien voir du professeur en lui offrant une aide supplémentaire.attitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
