claw claw /ˈklɔ/

noun

1. () Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles  ( claw )
   sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
    The tiger's sharp claws dug into the ground as it pounced on its prey
   The tiger's sharp claws dug into the ground as it pounced on its prey
   
2. () A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods  ( chela , nipper , pincer , claw )
   a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
    The crab used its claw to grab onto the seaweed, anchoring itself against the current.
   The crab used its claw to grab onto the seaweed, anchoring itself against the current.
   
   
3. () A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something  ( hook , claw )
   a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
    The crane operator used the hook to lift the heavy steel beams
   The crane operator used the hook to lift the heavy steel beams
   
   
4. A bird's foot  ( claw )
   a bird's foot
   

verb

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