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Synonyms
hook
chela
nipper
pincer
claw
noun
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
a bird's foot that has claws
verb
move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging:
"They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
clutch as if in panic:
"She clawed the doorknob"
scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
attack as if with claws:
"The politician clawed his rival"
WordNet 2.1 Copyright 2005 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.