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claws

 

[ klษ”หz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

Sharp, curved nails on the feet of birds, reptiles, and some mammals, used for gripping and holding prey.

Synonyms

hooves, nails, talons

Examples of usage

  • The eagle used its sharp claws to catch fish from the river.
  • The cat's claws were retractable, allowing it to climb trees easily.
Context #2 | Noun

criminal activity

A criminal's way of extorting money from someone by using threats or violence.

Synonyms

coercion, extortion, intimidation

Examples of usage

  • The gang leader threatened to use his claws if the business owner didn't pay up.
  • The claws of the mafia extended to all corners of the city.
Context #3 | Verb

figurative

To scratch or tear at something with force or aggression.

Synonyms

rip, scratch, tear

Examples of usage

  • The opposing team tried to claw their way back into the game.
  • She clawed at the door, desperate to escape.

Translations

Translations of the word "claws" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคœเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krallen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะณั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pazury

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท griffes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ garras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท penรงeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœํ†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drรกpy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pazรบry

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆชๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kremplji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ะฝะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒญแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™ncษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ garras

Etymology

The word 'claws' originated from the Old English word 'clawu', which is akin to the Old High German word 'klawa' meaning 'claw' or 'talon'. The use of claws in animals for hunting and defense has been essential for their survival throughout evolution. In a figurative sense, the term 'claws' has been used to describe aggressive or forceful actions in various contexts, reflecting the sharp and powerful nature of these appendages.

See also: claw.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,948, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.