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Meaning of Claw
The primary meaning of the word "claw" refers to a sharp, curved nail on an animal's foot, used for grasping or tearing.
Definitions
- A sharp, curved nail on an animal's foot, used for grasping or tearing
- * A person's hand or fingers, especially when grasping or holding something tightly
- * A mechanical device with a grasping or holding function, similar to an animal's claw
Etymology of Claw
The word "claw" originates from Old English "clawu", which is also the source of Modern English "claw"
The term is related to Old Norse "klō", Dutch "klaauw", and German "Klaue", all of which mean "claw" or "nail"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the sharp, curved nails of animals, as well as the grasping or holding function of mechanical devices
Example Uses
- The cat extended its claw to catch the toy
- * The rock climber used her claw-like grip to pull herself up
- * The mechanical claw on the crane lifted the heavy load