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claw

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1. claw - Noun

2. claw - Verb

Meaning

A sharp, hooked nail, as of a beast or bird.

The whole foot of an animal armed with hooked nails; the pinchers of a lobster, crab, etc.

Anything resembling the claw of an animal, as the curved and forked end of a hammer for drawing nails.

A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, as the base of petals of the pink.

To pull, tear, or scratch with, or as with, claws or nails.

To relieve from some uneasy sensation, as by scratching; to tickle; hence, to flatter; to court.

To rail at; to scold.

To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The politician clawed his rival Source: Internet

She clawed the doorknob Source: Internet

They clawed their way to the top of the mountain Source: Internet

Acquire’s liquidators launched action in the Federal Court in May against Mr Demetriou's family trust to claw back payments made while he was a member of the company's advisory board and receiving a $900,000 annual salary. Source: Internet

After the All-Star Game, came the debut of the claw and antler hand gestures, which gained much popularity, especially after the release of various apparel and souvenir options for the fans. Source: Internet

America has little moral ground to lead with now and it will take time and America leading by example to claw some of that back. Source: Internet

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