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CLAWS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word claws. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word claws. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CLAWS

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hooks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• large strong hand (as of a fighter)

nails
verb, nounv, n
noun

• horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

• a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

• a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard

verb

• attach something somewhere by means of nails

• take into custody

• hit with great force

• succeed in obtaining a position

• succeed at easily

• locate exactly

• complete a pass

talons
nounn
noun

• a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey

chela
nounn
noun

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

• a Hindu disciple of a swami

hook
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a catch for locking a door

• a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

• anything that serves as an enticement

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

• a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

• a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

• a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

• a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

verb

• fasten with a hook

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

• hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

• take by theft

• make off with belongings of others

• hit with a hook

• catch with a hook

• to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

• secure with the foot

• entice and trap

• approach with an offer of sexual favors

nipper
nounn
noun

• a young person of either sex

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

pincer
nounn
noun

• a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

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

Best Hypernyms For CLAWS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for claws, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
appendage assail attack clutch extremity make member prehend round scrape scratch seize snipe unguis work
Phrases (5)
bird's foothorny structurelash outmechanical devicescratch up

Alternatives for HOOKS

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