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Claw
01
a sharp curved organ of some of the arthropods such as a crab, lobster, etc.
02
a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird
Examples
The cat extended its sharp claws to defend itself.
03
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
04
a bird's foot
to claw
01
to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig
Transitive: to claw at sth
Examples
The cat tried to claw at the closed door, wanting to get inside.
02
to use one's claws or similar grasping appendages to capture, hold onto, or grip something tightly
Transitive: to claw at a target
Examples
The eagle clawed at the fish with precision, snatching it from the water's surface.
