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C0394100 (klô)n.1. A sharp, curved, horny structure at the end of a toe of a vertebrate animal.2. a. A chela or similar pincerlike structure on the end of a limb of a crustacean or arachnid.b. One of one or more small curved structures at the tip of an appendage of an invertebrate, especially an insect or other arthropod.c. A limb terminating in such a structure.3. Something, such as the cleft end of a hammerhead, that resembles a claw.4. Botany A narrowed, stalklike basal part of a petal, sepal, or bract.tr. & intr.v. clawed, claw·ing, claws To scratch, dig, tear, or pull with the claws or fingernails.

[Middle English clawe, from Old English clawu.]

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(klɔː) n1. (Zoology) a curved pointed horny process on the end of each digit in birds, some reptiles, and certain mammals2. (Zoology) a corresponding structure in some invertebrates, such as the pincer of a crab3. a part or member like a claw in function or appearance4. (Botany) botany the narrow basal part of certain petals and sepalsvb5. to scrape, tear, or dig (something or someone) with claws, etc6. (tr) to create by scratching as with claws: to claw an opening. [Old English clawu; related to Old High German kluwi, Sanskrit glau- ball, sphere] ˈclawer n ˈclawless adj

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n. 1. a sharp, usu. curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird. 2. a similar curved process at the end of the leg of an insect. 3. the pincerlike extremity of specific limbs of certain arthropods: lobster claws. 4. any part or thing resembling a claw, as the cleft end of the head of a hammer. v.t. 5. to tear, scratch, seize, pull, etc., with or as if with claws. 6. to make by or as if by scratching, digging, etc., with hands or claws: to claw a hole in the earth. 7. to proceed by or as if by using the hands or claws: They clawed their way through the jungle. v.i. 8. to scratch, tear, pull, or dig with or as if with claws. [before 900; Middle English; Old English clawu, clēa, c. Old Saxon clāuua, Old High German chlāwa] claw′er, n. claw′less, adj.

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(klô)1. A sharp, curved nail at the end of a toe of a mammal, reptile, or bird.2. A pincer, as of a lobster or crab, used for grasping.

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Past participle: clawed
Gerund: clawing

Imperative
claw
claw

Present
I claw
you claw
he/she/it claws
we claw
you claw
they claw

Preterite
I clawed
you clawed
he/she/it clawed
we clawed
you clawed
they clawed

Present Continuous
I am clawing
you are clawing
he/she/it is clawing
we are clawing
you are clawing
they are clawing

Present Perfect
I have clawed
you have clawed
he/she/it has clawed
we have clawed
you have clawed
they have clawed

Past Continuous
I was clawing
you were clawing
he/she/it was clawing
we were clawing
you were clawing
they were clawing

Past Perfect
I had clawed
you had clawed
he/she/it had clawed
we had clawed
you had clawed
they had clawed

Future
I will claw
you will claw
he/she/it will claw
we will claw
you will claw
they will claw

Future Perfect
I will have clawed
you will have clawed
he/she/it will have clawed
we will have clawed
you will have clawed
they will have clawed

Future Continuous
I will be clawing
you will be clawing
he/she/it will be clawing
we will be clawing
you will be clawing
they will be clawing

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been clawing
you have been clawing
he/she/it has been clawing
we have been clawing
you have been clawing
they have been clawing

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been clawing
you will have been clawing
he/she/it will have been clawing
we will have been clawing
you will have been clawing
they will have been clawing

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been clawing
you had been clawing
he/she/it had been clawing
we had been clawing
you had been clawing
they had been clawing

Conditional
I would claw
you would claw
he/she/it would claw
we would claw
you would claw
they would claw

Past Conditional
I would have clawed
you would have clawed
he/she/it would have clawed
we would have clawed
you would have clawed
they would have clawed

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	claw - sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptilesbear claw - claw of a bear; often used in jewelrytalon - a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of preyhorny structure, unguis - any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin
	2.	claw - a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull somethinghookanchor, ground tackle - a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from movingclothes hanger, coat hanger, dress hanger - a hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments ongrapnel, grapple, grappling hook, grappling iron, grappler - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a ropemechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principlespothook - an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a firetenterhook - one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter
	3.	claw - a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropodschela, nipper, pincercrustacean - any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeletonappendage, extremity, member - an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"
	4.	claw - a bird's footbird's foot - the foot of a bird
Verb	1.	claw - move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"work, make - proceed along a path; "work one's way through the crowd"; "make one's way into the forest"
	2.	claw - clutch as if in panic; "She clawed the doorknob"clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
	3.	claw - scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nailsclapperclaw - claw with the nailsscratch up, scratch, scrape - cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
	4.	claw - attack as if with claws; "The politician clawed his rival"lash out, attack, snipe, assail, assault, round - attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

claw

noun1. nail, talon, unguis (technical) The cat's claws got caught in my clothes.2. pincer, nipper The lobster has two large claws.verb1. scratch, tear, dig, rip, scrape, graze, maul, scrabble, mangle, lacerate She struck back at him and clawed his arm with her hand.

Translations

爪用爪子抓脚爪钳

claw

(kloː) noun1. one of the hooked nails of an animal or bird. The cat sharpened its claws on the tree-trunk. （动物的）爪 2. the foot of an animal or bird with hooked nails. The owl held the mouse in its claw.脚爪3. (the pointed end of) the leg of a crab etc. （蟹等的）钳 verb to scratch or tear (at something) with claws or nails. The two cats clawed at each other.用爪子抓

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get (one's) claws out

1. Literally, of an animal, to prepare for an attack or for defense by protracting or displaying its claws. I hate my neighbor's cat, it always gets its claws out when I go near it.2. By extension, to become particularly aggressive, especially in preparation for a confrontation. (Most often said of a woman.) Jenny had her claws out after she found out Mary had been spreading rumors about her in school.See also: claw, get, out

cat's claw

An herb with medicinal properties commonly found in South America and Asia. A: "I'm really not feeling well today." B: "Let me make you a remedy with cat's claw and some other herbs."See also: claw

claw me, claw thee

Help me, and I'll help you. A phrase used to describe a reciprocal relationship. After how much you helped me with the budget, of course I'll work with you to finish the project! Claw me, claw thee!See also: claw, thee

get (one's) claws into (someone)

To exert one's influence over another person. Bobby's new girlfriend must have gotten her claws into him—have you seen the way he's dressing these days?See also: claw, get

claw off

To rip or tear something off of someone or something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "claw" and "off." Unfortunately for me, my puppy just loves clawing the upholstery off my couch.See also: claw, off

claw (one's) way (somewhere)

To physically exert oneself to reach a particular destination. We had to claw our way through dense brush to reach the river.See also: claw, way

claw (one's) way to the top

To reach the highest level of something through unscrupulous methods. She clawed her way to the top, sabotaging everyone in her path—I see no honor in that.See also: claw, top, way

claw (one's) way back from (something)

To work hard to regain something after a significant loss or setback. He'll have to claw his way back from that serious injury if he wants to be our starting quarterback next season.See also: back, claw, way

fight tooth and claw

To fight, battle, or compete with great ferocity, vigor, and intensity. I know my brother has fought tooth and claw to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned. These elite troops have been selected by the royal palace to fight tooth and claw against any possible invaders.See also: and, claw, fight, tooth

claw (one's) way

To do or gain something through intense effort. The phrase is often followed by "back," "into," or "out of." If we score a goal this period, then we have a chance to claw our way back into this game. I'm broke and homeless—how am I going to claw my way out of this situation?See also: claw, way

red in tooth and claw

Having, involving, or employing merciless and possibly cruel tactics during conflict or competition. Because there is a near-even split between the two parties in this state, politics tend to be red in tooth and claw come election time. Many want to do away with any and all regulation, allowing for a truly free market red in tooth and claw.See also: and, claw, red, tooth

(one's) claws are showing

One has become particularly aggressive, confrontational, or spiteful. I think you need to calm down, Janet—your claws are showing. A few people's claws were showing, so I thought it was high time we got out of that party.See also: claw, showing

claw one's way to the top

Fig. to climb to the most prestigious level of something ruthlessly. He was the type of hard-hitting guy who claws his way to the top. She clawed her way to the top, fighting at every step.See also: claw, top, way

claw something off someone or something

and claw something offto rip or tear something off from someone or something. We saw a guy clawing his burning clothes off himself. He clawed off his burning clothes.See also: claw, off

one's claws are showing

one is acting catty; one is saying spiteful and cruel things. Gloria: Did you see what she was wearing? I wouldn't be caught dead in it! Sally: Gloria, my dear, your claws are showing.See also: claw, showing

get your claws into someone

1. If someone gets their claws into you, they control or influence you in a selfish way for their own advantage. The Tigers want to get their claws into 20-year old striker Martin Carruthers from Aston Villa. Note: Other verbs can be used instead of get. These people had their claws into him and he didn't know how to get clear of them.2. If a woman gets her claws into a man, she manages to start a relationship with him. Sadly for Jackie, Amanda got her claws into Gavin first. Note: Other verbs can be used instead of get. She wasted no time in hooking her claws into Des. Note: You usually use this expression in a disapproving way. See also: claw, get, someone

red in tooth and claw

LITERARYIf you describe a person, organization or activity as red in tooth and claw, you mean that they involve very competitive and sometimes cruel behaviour. My wife and I both now work for companies that are red in tooth and claw. He wanted to demonstrate that Labour is no longer red in tooth and claw, but a serious political party. Note: People talk about `nature red in tooth and claw' to describe the cruel way that wild creatures hunt and kill each other for food. This is a quotation from the poem `In Memoriam' (1850) by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. (Part 56, stanza 4) See also: and, claw, red, tooth

get your claws into

enter into a possessive relationship with someone (used especially of a woman who dominates or manipulates a man). informalSee also: claw, get

red in tooth and claw

involving savage or merciless conflict or competition. This phrase originated as a quotation from Tennyson's ‘In Memoriam’ ( 1850 ): ‘Nature, red in tooth and claw’. 1998 Spectator Life is sharper on the shop floor, too; and for small business it is red in tooth and claw. See also: and, claw, red, tooth

claw your way back, into something, out of something, etc.

gradually achieve something or move somewhere by using a lot of determination and effort: She clawed her way to the top of her profession. ♢ Slowly, he clawed his way out from under the collapsed building.See also: claw, of, out, way

get your ˈclaws into somebody

1 (disapproving) if a woman gets her claws into a man, she tries hard to make him marry her or to have a relationship with her: He was perfectly happy before she got her claws into him!
2 criticize somebody severely: Wait until the media gets its claws into her. Claws are the sharp curved nails on the end of an animal’s or a bird’s foot.See also: claw, get, somebody

red in ˌtooth and ˈclaw

involving opposition or competition that is violent and without pity: nature, red in tooth and clawSee also: and, claw, red, tooth

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get (one's) claws out

cat's claw

claw me, claw thee

get (one's) claws into (someone)

claw off

claw (one's) way (somewhere)

claw (one's) way to the top

claw (one's) way back from (something)

fight tooth and claw

claw (one's) way

red in tooth and claw

(one's) claws are showing

claw one's way to the top

claw something off someone or something

one's claws are showing

get your claws into someone

red in tooth and claw

get your claws into

red in tooth and claw

claw your way back, into something, out of something, etc.

get your ˈclaws into somebody

red in ˌtooth and ˈclaw

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Patient discussion about claw

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noun nail

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noun pincer

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verb scratch

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

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

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

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noun a bird's foot

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verb move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

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verb clutch as if in panic

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verb scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails

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verb attack as if with claws

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