dewclaw

Noun

Meaning

In any animal, esp. of the Herbivora, a rudimentary claw or small hoof not reaching the ground.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

claw

Examples

Absence of protection makes the claws blunt; however, the large and strongly curved dewclaw is remarkably sharp. citation open access publication - free to read Ecology and behaviour Cheetahs rest in shade. Source: Internet

Most cats have five claws on their front paws, and four on their rear paws. citation The fifth front claw (the dewclaw ) is proximal to the other claws. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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