Claw: meaning, definitions and examples
๐พ
claw
[ klษห ]
animal anatomy
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot in birds, lizards, and some mammals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The eagle used its sharp claws to catch the prey.
- The cat extended its claws while stretching.
- The bear's claws were long and sharp.
- The dinosaur's claws left deep marks in the ground.
- The owl's claws were adapted for catching small rodents.
tool
A metal device with sharp points for gripping or lifting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The climber used a claw to hold onto the rock.
- The hammer had a claw for removing nails.
- The robot had a claw to pick up objects.
- The claw machine at the arcade was full of toys.
- The construction worker used a claw to move debris.
action
To scratch or tear at something with one's claws or fingernails.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cat clawed at the furniture.
- The bear clawed at the tree trunk.
- She clawed at the door in desperation.
- The prisoner clawed at the walls of the cell.
- He clawed his way to the top of the mountain.
Translations
Translations of the word "claw" in other languages:
๐ต๐น garra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Klaue
๐ฎ๐ฉ cakar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะณะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ szpon
๐ฏ๐ต ็ช (tsume)
๐ซ๐ท griffe
๐ช๐ธ garra
๐น๐ท penรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํฑ (baltop)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูุจ (mukhleb)
๐จ๐ฟ drรกp
๐ธ๐ฐ pazรบr
๐จ๐ณ ็ช (zhวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ krempelj
๐ฎ๐ธ klรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แฉแฎแแแ (prchkhili)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dฤฑrnaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ garra
Word origin
The word 'claw' originated from Old English 'clฤw' which is related to Dutch 'klauw' and German 'Klaue'. The use of 'claw' to refer to the sharp nail of an animal dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to both animal anatomy and tools.
See also: claws.