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claw
- pronunciation:
- klaw
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thin, sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal.
- synonyms:
- talon
- similar words:
- nail, pounce
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| definition 2: |
the grasping part on the leg of a crustacean or insect.
Look out, or the crab's claw will pinch your toe! |
| definition 3: |
any object that looks or acts like a claw.
Use the claw of the hammer to pull out the nails.- similar words:
- arm, hook, talon
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| related words: |
hammer |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clawed, clawing, claws |
| definition: |
to scratch, tear, dig, or pull with or as if with claws.
The cat clawed the boy's hand.- synonyms:
- scratch
- similar words:
- dig, gouge, rip, scrape, tear
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| related words: |
maul, scratch |
| derivations: |
clawless (adj.), clawer (n.) |
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