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Claw
01
clește, nicovală
a sharp curved organ of some of the arthropods such as a crab, lobster, etc.
02
unguent, falcă
a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to defend itself.
The eagle ’s claws gripped tightly onto the branch.
A claw on the lobster is strong enough to break shells.
03
țarc, clește
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
04
cleu, cârlig
a bird's foot
to claw
01
a zgâria, a săpa
to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig
Transitive: to claw at sth
Example
The cat tried to claw at the closed door, wanting to get inside.
The bear began to claw at the tree trunk in search of insects.
Startled by the noise, the cat reflexively clawed at the curtains, leaving tiny tears.
02
a zgârci, a prinde cu ghearele
to use one's claws or similar grasping appendages to capture, hold onto, or grip something tightly
Transitive: to claw at a target
Example
The eagle clawed at the fish with precision, snatching it from the water's surface.
The cat clawed at the mouse, capturing it swiftly before it could escape.
In the darkness, he felt something brush against his leg, and he clawed at it instinctively.
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