claw
noun
a sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird.
claws
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pluralof claw.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof claw (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
clawnouna sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird.
Example Sentences
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It would likely have had feathers and its claws might have been about 10cm to 20cm long.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
About the size of a large tiger and armed with enormous curved claws, the animal roamed what is now Britain approximately 120 million years ago.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
The settlement claws back money Abbott earned from selling formula through federally funded nutrition programs, and the company did not admit fault.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Designed by Adrian, the big cat has shoelace-style stitching running up his belly and detachable slippers tipped with sharp claws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Her hands had turned to claws, and when she slammed her hand on the table, a piece chipped off.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
