Meaning & use
Claws
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Curved, pointed nails on the feet of animals or birds, used for gripping, digging, or attacking.
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The cat sharpened its claws on the scratching post.
The crab pinched him with one of its claws.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'claws' describes the act of scratching or gripping with claws, as in 'the kitten claws at the curtains'.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Scratches, grips, or tears at something using claws or fingernails.
The frightened cat claws at anything that gets too close.
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