claw
//klɔː//
Noun
clawSingular
clawsPlural
1
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot in birds, lizards, and some mammals.
The cat scratched the sofa with its sharp claws.
2
The pincer of a crab, lobster, or scorpion.
The lobster's claws are very strong.
3
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
The crane's claw lifted the heavy container.
Verb
clawInfinitive
clawPresent tense
clawedPast tense
clawedPast participle
clawingPresent participle
clawsThird-person singular
1
To scratch or tear something with claws or fingernails.
The cat clawed the sofa.
2
To make one's way with difficulty by pulling or grasping with the hands.
She clawed her way up the steep rocky slope.