claw in WordNet English dictionary

1. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
   claw  chela  nipper  pincer 
   
2. sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
   claw 
   
3. a bird's foot
   claw 
   
4. a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
   hook  claw 
   

1. attack as if with claws
   "The politician clawed his rival"
   claw 
   
2. scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
   claw 
   
3. clutch as if in panic
   "She clawed the doorknob"
   claw 
   
4. move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
   "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
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