1. (noun) claw
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
Synonyms: hook, chela, nipper, pincer
2. (noun) hook, claw
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
Synonyms: hook shot, chela, crotchet, lure, hook, sweetener, claw, nipper, bait, hooking, come-on, pincer, draw
3. (noun) claw, chela, nipper, pincer
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
Synonyms: pair of tweezers, kid, nestling, tiddler, fry, claw, nipper, hook, pair of pincers, pincer, shaver, tyke, minor, tike, small fry, tweezer, youngster, chela, child
4. (verb) claw
a bird's foot
Synonyms: hook, chela, nipper, pincer
5. (verb) claw
move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
6. (verb) claw
clutch as if in panic
7. (verb) claw
scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
8. (verb) claw
attack as if with claws
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