Dictionary Check: claw

"claw" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

noun

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

Synonyms:
noun

a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

Synonyms:
noun

a bird's foot

verb

move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

Example: "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
verb

clutch as if in panic

Example: "She clawed the doorknob"

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