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claw
noun(claw)a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
Synonyms: hook,
claw
noun(claw)a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
claw
noun(claw)a bird's foot
claw
verb(claw)attack as if with claws
Examples:
The politician clawed his rival.
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verb(claw)clutch as if in panic
Examples:
She clawed the doorknob.
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verb(claw)move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
Examples:
They clawed their way to the top of the mountain.
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verb(claw)scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
claw
noun(claw)sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles