"Claws" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Claws" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Claws" Meaning

Claws refer to the sharp, curved structures at the end of a finger or toe of an animal, typically a mammal or reptile, used for grasping, climbing, and defending oneself. In humans, claws are absent, but fingernails and toenails are often referred to as "claws" due to their similar appearance and function.

"Claws" Examples

Usage Examples for "Claws"


1. Feline Characteristics

The cat's sharp claws helped it to climb up the tree.

2. Protective Mechanism

The bird's claws spread out to protect itself from the predator's attack.

3. Description

The lion's massive claws seemed to be as long as its legs.

4. Removal

The veterinarian carefully removed the infected claw from the dog's paw.

5. Figurative Language

The grizzly bear's claws sunk deep into the rusty steel, a symbol of its dominance.

"Claws" Similar Words

Clavus

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Clavus is a noun that refers to a nail or a spike. In anatomy, the clavus is also known as a collateral tuberosity, which is a bony projection on the medial surface of the calcaneus (heel bone).

Clavy

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Claw

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Clawback

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Clawbacks

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Clawed

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Having sharp, curved nails or talons, typically on the feet or hands of animals that use them for climbing, grasping, or defending themselves.

Clawfoot

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Clawing

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Clay-colored

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Clay

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Clay is a type of fine-grained earth material that can be shaped and molded when moist, and hardens when dried or fired. It is often used in crafts, such as pottery, sculpture, and modeling, as well as in construction and building materials.

Clayes

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Clayey

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Closely resembling or having the consistency of clay.

Claymore

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Clayoquot

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The Clayoquot is a sound, or a body of water, located in British Columbia, Canada. However, the term "Clayoquot" is more famous for referring to the Clayoquot Sound Sustainability Centre, a national park reserve and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. The area is known for its old-growth forests, glaciers, and wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, and salmon.

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Clayton

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Clayton is a masculine given name that originated from the Old English words "cleob" meaning "clay" and "tun" meaning "town". It is a surname of English origin, often referring to a person who lived near a clay pit or in a town or settlement surrounded by clay.