Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Claw.
How to pronounce claw:
US
Claw - as a noun
Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
horny structureunguisHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hookHypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chelanipperpincerA bird's foot
Claw - as a verb
Move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
Example: "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
Clutch as if in panic
Example: "She clawed the doorknob"
Scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scrapescratchscratch upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Attack as if with claws
Example: "The politician clawed his rival"
Example Sentences
"The tiger used its sharp claws to catch its prey."
"The cat playfully swatted at the toy mouse with its claws."
"The eagle's powerful claws helped it grasp onto the slippery fish."
"She wore gloves to protect her hands from the chicken's sharp claws."
"The dinosaur's fossilized claw was found by a paleontologist."
Word Game Points
Is CLAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, claw is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLAW has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CLAW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, claw is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLAW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is CLAW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, claw is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLAW has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
