Definition of claw

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Claw (n.) To pull, tear, or scratch with, or as with, claws or nails..

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Morne :: Morne (a.) Without teeth, tongue, or claws; -- said of a lion represented heraldically..
Retraction :: Retraction (n.) The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws..
Caperclaw :: Caperclaw (v. t.) To treat with cruel playfulness, as a cat treats a mouse; to abuse..
Lark :: Lark (n.) Any one numerous species of singing birds of the genus Alauda and allied genera (family Alaudidae). They mostly belong to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In America they are represented by the shore larks, or horned by the shore larks, or horned larks, of the genus Otocoris. The true larks have holaspidean tarsi, very long hind claws, and usually, dull, sandy brown colors..
Pounce :: Pounce (v. t.) The claw or talon of a bird of prey.
Ungual :: Ungual (a.) Having a nail, claw, or hoof attached; -- said of certain bones of the feet..
Stomate :: Stomapoda (n. pl.) An order of Crustacea including the squillas. The maxillipeds are leglike in form, and the large claws are comblike. They have a large and elongated abdomen, which contains a part of the stomach and heart; the abdominal appendages are large, and bear the gills. Called also Gastrula, Stomatopoda, and Squilloidea..
Dog :: Dog (n.) A grappling iron, with a claw or claws, for fastening into wood or other heavy articles, for the purpose of raising or moving them..
Clawed :: Clawed (imp. & p. p.) of Cla.
Fiddler :: Fiddler (n.) A burrowing crab of the genus Gelasimus, of many species. The male has one claw very much enlarged, and often holds it in a position similar to that in which a musician holds a fiddle, hence the name; -- called also calling crab, soldier crab, and fighting crab..
Heron :: Heron (n.) Any wading bird of the genus Ardea and allied genera, of the family Ardeidae. The herons have a long, sharp bill, and long legs and toes, with the claw of the middle toe toothed. The common European heron (Ardea cinerea) is remarkable for its directly ascending flight, and was formerly hunted with the larger falcons..
Creeper :: Creeper (n.) An instrument with iron hooks or claws for dragging at the bottom of a well, or any other body of water, and bringing up what may lie there..
Clawing :: Clawing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cla.
Paw :: Paw (n.) The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc..
Claw :: Claw (n.) A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, as the base of petals of the pink..
Clawed :: Clawed (a.) Furnished with claws.
Claw :: Claw (v. i.) To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw..
Sloth :: Sloth (n.) Any one of several species of arboreal edentates constituting the family Bradypodidae, and the suborder Tardigrada. They have long exserted limbs and long prehensile claws. Both jaws are furnished with teeth (see Illust. of Edentata), and the ears and tail are rudimentary. They inhabit South and Central America and Mexico..
Unguiculata :: Unguiculata (n. pl.) An extensive division of Mammalia including those having claws or nails, as distinguished from the hoofed animals (Ungulata)..
Grapnel :: Grapnel (n.) A small anchor, with four or five flukes or claws, used to hold boats or small vessels; hence, any instrument designed to grapple or hold; a grappling iron; a grab; -- written also grapline, and crapnel..
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