Definition of claw

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Claw (v. i.) To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw..

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Crowfoot :: Crowfoot (n.) A tool with a side claw for recovering broken rods, etc..
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..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. i.) To use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging; to make scratches.
Falcon :: Falcon (n.) One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight..
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..
Unlawed :: Unlawed (a.) Not having the claws and balls of the forefeet cut off; -- said of dogs.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Claw :: Claw (n.) To relieve from some uneasy sensation, as by scratching; to tickle; hence, to flatter; to court..
Talon :: Talon (n.) The claw of a predaceous bird or animal, especially the claw of a bird of prey..
Crab :: Crab (a.) A claw for anchoring a portable machine.
Unguiculata :: Unguiculata (n. pl.) An extensive division of Mammalia including those having claws or nails, as distinguished from the hoofed animals (Ungulata)..
Accipiter :: Accipiter (n.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk..
Caperclaw :: Caperclaw (v. t.) To treat with cruel playfulness, as a cat treats a mouse; to abuse..
Pseudoscorpiones :: Pseudoscorpiones (n. pl.) An order of Arachnoidea having the palpi terminated by large claws, as in the scorpions, but destitute of a caudal sting; the false scorpions. Called also Pseudoscorpii, and Pseudoscorpionina. See Illust. of Book scorpion, under Book..
Paw :: Paw (n.) The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc..
Claw :: Claw (n.) Anything resembling the claw of an animal, as the curved and forked end of a hammer for drawing nails..
Apteryx :: Apteryx (n.) A genus of New Zealand birds about the size of a hen, with only short rudiments of wings, armed with a claw and without a tail; the kiwi. It is allied to the gigantic extinct moas of the same country. Five species are known..
Clapperclaw :: Clapperclaw (v. t.) To fight and scratch.
Clawback :: Clawback (n.) A flatterer or sycophant.
Dactyl :: Dactyl (n.) The claw or terminal joint of a leg of an insect or crustacean.
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