GRIFFES Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word griffes. (close relations)
Definition of GRIFFES
griffe
Best Alternative Words for GRIFFES
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claws | nounn | |||||||
noun • sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles • a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something • a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods • a bird's foot verb • move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging • clutch as if in panic • scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails • attack as if with claws | ||||||||
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 |