claw
1. [ noun ] (zoology) sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
Synonyms: unguis
Related terms: horny_structure talon bear_claw
2. [ noun ] (zoology) a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
Synonyms: nipper pincer chela
Related terms: extremity crustacean
3. [ verb ] move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
Examples:

"They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"

Related terms: make_one's_way make
4. [ noun ] a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
Synonyms: hook
Related terms: mechanical_device anchor pothook tenterhook grapnel coat_hanger
5. [ verb ] clutch as if in panic
Examples:

: "She clawed the doorknob"

Related terms: clutch seize
6. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 23149
7. [ verb ] attack as if with claws
Examples:

"The politician clawed his rival"

Related terms: attack
8. [ verb ] scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
Related terms: scratch clapperclaw
9. [ noun ] (zoology) a bird's foot that has claws
Related terms: bird's_foot
Similar spelling:   Clow
  clew
  cl
  CLI
  clue
  cloy
  Cloe
  Clio
  Cleo
  clay