claw

Noun
  1. Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles (synset 102158792)
    is a type of: horny structure, unguis - any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin
    subtypes:
    • bear claw - claw of a bear; often used in jewelry
    • talon - a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  2. A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something (synset 103537852)
    is a type of: mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
    subtypes:
    • anchor, ground tackle - a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
    • pothook - an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
    • tenterhook - one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter
    is a part of:
    same as: hook
  3. A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods (synset 102159184)
    is a type of: appendage, extremity, member - an external body part that projects from the body
    is a part of: crustacean - any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
    same as: chela, nipper, pincer
  4. A bird's foot (synset 102157394)
    is a type of: bird's foot - the foot of a bird
Verb
  1. Move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging (synset 201918290)
    "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
    is a type of: make, work - proceed along a path
  2. Clutch as if in panic (synset 201216068)
    "She clawed the doorknob"
    is a type of: clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab
  3. Scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails (synset 201309314)
    is a type of: scrape, scratch, scratch up - cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
    subtypes: clapperclaw - claw with the nails
  4. Attack as if with claws (synset 200847444)
    "The politician clawed his rival"
    is a type of: assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe - attack in speech or writing

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