Claw (Noun)
Meaning 1
Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The eagle's sharp claw grasped the branch firmly as it perched on the tree.
- The house cat extended its claw as it climbed up the curtains.
- A lion's sharp claw can inflict serious wounds on its predators.
- As the gecko crawled on the wall, its tiny claw left tiny marks on the surface.
- Birds of prey like hawks use their strong claw to grab and hold onto their prey.
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Meaning 2
A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.