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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Scorpion :: Scorpion (n.) Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order Scorpiones, having a suctorial mouth, large claw-bearing palpi, and a caudal sting..
Thecodactyl :: Thecodactyl (n.) Any one of a group of lizards of the Gecko tribe, having the toes broad, and furnished with a groove in which the claws can be concealed..
Pinch :: Pinch (v. t.) To press hard or squeeze between the ends of the fingers, between teeth or claws, or between the jaws of an instrument; to squeeze or compress, as between any two hard bodies..
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..
Caperclaw :: Caperclaw (v. t.) To treat with cruel playfulness, as a cat treats a mouse; to abuse..
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Unce :: Unce (n.) A claw.
Protract :: Protract (v. t.) To extend; to protrude; as, the cat can protract its claws; -- opposed to retract..
Pounce :: Pounce (v. t.) The claw or talon of a bird of prey.
Paw :: Paw (n.) The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc..
Unguicular :: Unguicular (a.) Of or pertaining to a claw or a nail; ungual.
Cheliferous :: Cheliferous (a.) Having cheliform claws, like a crab..
Unguiculated :: Unguiculated (n.) Furnished with a claw, or a narrow stalklike base, as the petals of a carnation..
Accipiter :: Accipiter (n.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk..
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..
Pounce :: Pounce (v. i.) To fall suddenly and seize with the claws; -- with on or upon; as, a hawk pounces upon a chicken. Also used figuratively..
Clapperclaw :: Clapperclaw (v. t.) To fight and scratch.
Clawed :: Clawed (a.) Furnished with claws.
Triungulus :: Triungulus (n.) The active young larva of any oil beetle. It has feet armed with three claws, and is parasitic on bees. See Illust. of Oil beetle, under Oil..
Claw :: Claw (n.) To pull, tear, or scratch with, or as with, claws or nails..
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