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claw
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- pronunciation:
- klaw
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a slender, sharp, usu. curved nail on the foot of an animal.
- synonyms:
- talon, unguis
- similar words:
- nail, pounce
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definition 2: |
a pincerlike appendage on a crustacean or insect.
a crab's claw- synonyms:
- chela, pincers
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definition 3: |
any object that is similar to a claw in appearance or function.
- similar words:
- arm, hook, pincers, talon
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related words: |
hammer, hand |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
claws, clawing, clawed |
definition 1: |
to scratch, tear, dig, or pull with or as if with claws.
The cat clawed the boy's hand.The woman clawed her attacker's face.- synonyms:
- scratch
- similar words:
- dig, gouge, lacerate, rip, scrape, tear
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definition 2: |
to move along by use of claws or as if with claws.
The burglar clawed his way over the steep roof.You have to claw your way to the top in this industry. |
related words: |
maul, scratch |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to scratch, tear, dig, or pull something with or as if with claws.
That cat might claw, so be careful.- synonyms:
- scratch
- similar words:
- tear
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derivations: |
clawless (adj.), clawer (n.) |
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