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claw 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.] clawed adj.claw (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 adjclaw (klɔ) 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. claw (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.claw Past participle: clawed Gerund: clawing
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I claw | you claw | he/she/it claws | we claw | you claw | they claw |
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I clawed | you clawed | he/she/it clawed | we clawed | you clawed | they clawed |
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I am clawing | you are clawing | he/she/it is clawing | we are clawing | you are clawing | they are clawing |
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I have clawed | you have clawed | he/she/it has clawed | we have clawed | you have clawed | they have clawed |
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I was clawing | you were clawing | he/she/it was clawing | we were clawing | you were clawing | they were clawing |
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I had clawed | you had clawed | he/she/it had clawed | we had clawed | you had clawed | they had clawed |
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I will claw | you will claw | he/she/it will claw | we will claw | you will claw | they will claw |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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I would claw | you would claw | he/she/it would claw | we would claw | you would claw | they would claw |
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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 | ThesaurusNoun | 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" |
clawnoun1. 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.Translationsclaw (kloː) noun1. one of the hooked nails of an animal or bird. The cat sharpened its claws on the tree-trunk. (動物的)爪 (动物的)爪 2. the foot of an animal or bird with hooked nails. The owl held the mouse in its claw. 腳爪 脚爪3. (the pointed end of) the leg of a crab etc. (蟹等動物的)鉗 (蟹等的)钳 verb to scratch or tear (at something) with claws or nails. The two cats clawed at each other. 用爪子抓或撕 用爪子抓claw
get (one's) claws out1. 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, outcat's clawAn 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: clawclaw me, claw theeHelp 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, theeget (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, getclaw offTo 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, offclaw (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, wayclaw (one's) way to the topTo 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, wayclaw (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, wayfight tooth and clawTo 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, toothclaw (one's) wayTo 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, wayred in tooth and clawHaving, 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 showingOne 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, showingclaw one's way to the topFig. 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, wayclaw 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, offone's claws are showingone 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, showingget 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, someonered 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, toothget your claws into enter into a possessive relationship with someone (used especially of a woman who dominates or manipulates a man). informalSee also: claw, getred 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, toothclaw 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, wayget 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, somebodyred in ˌtooth and ˈclaw involving opposition or competition that is violent and without pity: nature, red in tooth and clawSee also: and, claw, red, toothclaw
claw1. a curved pointed horny process on the end of each digit in birds, some reptiles, and certain mammals 2. a corresponding structure in some invertebrates, such as the pincer of a crab 3. Botany the narrow basal part of certain petals and sepals claw[klȯ] (anatomy) A sharp, slender, curved nail on the toe of an animal, such as a bird. (design engineering) A fork for removing nails or spikes. (invertebrate zoology) A sharp-curved process on the tip of the limb of an insect. claw
claw (klaw), A sharp, slender, usually curved nail on the toe of an animal. [L. clavus, a nail] claw (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.tr. & intr.v. clawed, clawing, claws To scratch, dig, tear, or pull with the claws or fingernails. clawed adj.Patient discussion about clawQ. Any one used or know anything about cats claw? What you think about this site ? http://cats-claw.blogspot.com/A. There's some info here: http://www.cncahealth.com/health-notes.htm?org=cnca&ContentID=2064008 To your health... More discussions about clawCLAW
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claw Related to claw: Cat's Claw, bear claw, claw toeSynonyms for clawnoun nailSynonymsnoun pincerSynonymsverb scratchSynonyms- scratch
- tear
- dig
- rip
- scrape
- graze
- maul
- scrabble
- mangle
- lacerate
Synonyms for clawnoun sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptilesRelated Words- bear claw
- talon
- horny structure
- unguis
noun a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull somethingSynonymsRelated Words- anchor
- ground tackle
- clothes hanger
- coat hanger
- dress hanger
- grapnel
- grapple
- grappling hook
- grappling iron
- grappler
- mechanical device
- pothook
- tenterhook
noun a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropodsSynonymsRelated Words- crustacean
- appendage
- extremity
- member
noun a bird's footRelated Wordsverb move as if by clawing, seizing, or diggingRelated Wordsverb clutch as if in panicRelated Wordsverb scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nailsRelated Words- clapperclaw
- scratch up
- scratch
- scrape
verb attack as if with clawsRelated Words- lash out
- attack
- snipe
- assail
- assault
- round
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