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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Unguiculated :: Unguiculated (n.) Furnished with a claw, or a narrow stalklike base, as the petals of a carnation..
Clawed :: Clawed (imp. & p. p.) of Cla.
Unguiferous :: Unguiferous (a.) Producing, having, or supporting nails or claws..
Regeneration :: Regeneration (n.) The reproduction of a part which has been removed or destroyed; re-formation; -- a process especially characteristic of a many of the lower animals; as, the regeneration of lost feelers, limbs, and claws by spiders and crabs..
Falcated :: Falcated (a.) Hooked or bent like a sickle; as, a falcate leaf; a falcate claw; -- said also of the moon, or a planet, when horned or crescent-formed..
Pounced :: Pounced (a.) Furnished with claws or talons; as, the pounced young of the eagle..
Unguiform :: Unguiform (a.) Having the form of a claw or claws.
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..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. i.) To use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging; to make scratches.
Chely :: Chely (n.) A claw. See Chela.
Monodactylous :: Monodactylous (a.) Having but one finger or claw.
Unarmed :: Unarmed (a.) Having no hard and sharp projections, as spines, prickles, spurs, claws, etc..
Claw :: Claw (n.) To relieve from some uneasy sensation, as by scratching; to tickle; hence, to flatter; to court..
Goll :: Goll (n.) A hand, paw, or claw..
Accipiter :: Accipiter (n.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk..
Unguiculata :: Unguiculata (n. pl.) An extensive division of Mammalia including those having claws or nails, as distinguished from the hoofed animals (Ungulata)..
Uncus :: Uncus (n.) A hook or claw.
Chela :: Chela (n.) The pincherlike claw of Crustacea and Arachnida.
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..
Retract :: Retract (v. t.) To draw back; to draw up or shorten; as, the cat can retract its claws; to retract a muscle..
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