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| 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" |
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| 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" |
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| 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" |
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| 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 |
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