Claw
noun
A sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal.
The cat extended its claws to defend itself.
Often appears as...
- bear claw
- extend one's claws
verb
To scratch, tear or dig with claws or fingers.
The dog was clawing at the door to get in.
Often appears as...
- claw at someone
- claw something up
noun
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or holding.
He used a claw to lift the bale of hay.
Often appears as...
- crane claw
- claw hammer
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Strive to obtain something with difficulty.
He had to claw his way back to the top after his business went under.
Often appears as...
- claw back
- claw one's way to the top
noun
A sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal.
The cat extended its claws to defend itself.
Often appears as...
- bear claw
- extend one's claws
verb
To scratch, tear or dig with claws or fingers.
The dog was clawing at the door to get in.
Often appears as...
- claw at someone
- claw something up
noun
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or holding.
He used a claw to lift the bale of hay.
Often appears as...
- crane claw
- claw hammer
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Strive to obtain something with difficulty.
He had to claw his way back to the top after his business went under.
Often appears as...
- claw back
- claw one's way to the top
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Defense
Animals with claws often use them to protect themselves or hunt.
The squirrel used its sharp claws to fend off the predator.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Remember, humans usually don't have 'claws'; we have 'nails'.
She painted her nails, not her claws.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Describing someone as having 'claws' can imply they're aggressive.
During the debate, she came out with claws showing.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Defense
Animals with claws often use them to protect themselves or hunt.
The squirrel used its sharp claws to fend off the predator.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Remember, humans usually don't have 'claws'; we have 'nails'.
She painted her nails, not her claws.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Describing someone as having 'claws' can imply they're aggressive.
During the debate, she came out with claws showing.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Defense
Animals with claws often use them to protect themselves or hunt.
The squirrel used its sharp claws to fend off the predator.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans
Remember, humans usually don't have 'claws'; we have 'nails'.
She painted her nails, not her claws.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Describing someone as having 'claws' can imply they're aggressive.
During the debate, she came out with claws showing.
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Video examples
Filming The World's...
claws longer than a velociraptors so this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when
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Are we born to run? PIPE...
perhaps it's because humans, as much as we like to think of ourselves as masters of the universe, actually evolved as nothing more than a pack of hunting dogs. Maybe we evolved as a hunting pack animal. Because the one advantage we have in the wilderness -- again, it's not our fangs, our claws or our speed --
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Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
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Can Sloths Kill You? PIPE...
Well, I mean, why do any of us exist? Sloths exist because they are ridiculously cool and the world would be rubbish without them. Why do sloth's have such long claws, so um, I, to be fair, would probably call them nails rather than claws because they don't use them
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Why are human bodies...
and we usually associate it with a perfectly shaped leaf, or a butterfly with intricate patterns mirrored on each wing. But it turns out that asymmetry is pretty important, too, and more common than you might think, from crabs with one giant pincer claw
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Brown Bear Attack PIPE...
with five sharp claws not to mention intelligence and an acute sense of smell it all adds up to make brown bears amazing predators and that's why it's so important that we keep a safe distance and tread carefully in their habitat
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Nature's Oddest Looking...
oldest patches of rainforests in the world growing to a height of one and a half meters and equipped with enormous dinosaur like claws cassowaries have been described as the planet's most dangerous birds but these feathered
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How math saved my life PIPE...
and the kicker is that the claws that he did for me I got an a-minus on the collage he did for himself he got a B+ yeah and we still laugh about it to this day well after graduation life continued on
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Exotic Castaways Of...
this slow mover is a silky anteater his giant claw and a gripping prehensile tail help keep his balance as he walks the mangrove tightropes of the swamp
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Best Lion Moments Part 2...
sorry my dear sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry let's have a look at the claws you're
Video examples
Filming The World's...
claws longer than a velociraptors so this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when
Video examples
Are we born to run? PIPE...
perhaps it's because humans, as much as we like to think of ourselves as masters of the universe, actually evolved as nothing more than a pack of hunting dogs. Maybe we evolved as a hunting pack animal. Because the one advantage we have in the wilderness -- again, it's not our fangs, our claws or our speed --
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
Video examples
Can Sloths Kill You? PIPE...
Well, I mean, why do any of us exist? Sloths exist because they are ridiculously cool and the world would be rubbish without them. Why do sloth's have such long claws, so um, I, to be fair, would probably call them nails rather than claws because they don't use them
Video examples
Why are human bodies...
and we usually associate it with a perfectly shaped leaf, or a butterfly with intricate patterns mirrored on each wing. But it turns out that asymmetry is pretty important, too, and more common than you might think, from crabs with one giant pincer claw
Video examples
Brown Bear Attack PIPE...
with five sharp claws not to mention intelligence and an acute sense of smell it all adds up to make brown bears amazing predators and that's why it's so important that we keep a safe distance and tread carefully in their habitat
Video examples
Nature's Oddest Looking...
oldest patches of rainforests in the world growing to a height of one and a half meters and equipped with enormous dinosaur like claws cassowaries have been described as the planet's most dangerous birds but these feathered
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
and the kicker is that the claws that he did for me I got an a-minus on the collage he did for himself he got a B+ yeah and we still laugh about it to this day well after graduation life continued on
Video examples
Exotic Castaways Of...
this slow mover is a silky anteater his giant claw and a gripping prehensile tail help keep his balance as he walks the mangrove tightropes of the swamp
Video examples
Best Lion Moments Part 2...
sorry my dear sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry let's have a look at the claws you're
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Quote examples
Henry Paulson
American Public Servant
When I worry about risks, I worry about the biggest ones, particularly those that are difficult to predict - the ones I call small but deep holes. While odds are you will avoid them, if you do fall in one, it's a long way down and nearly impossible to claw your way out.
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Johnny Gargano
American Wrestler
We've got a bunch of guys who have been travelling around the world for over 10 years, scratching and clawing, fighting, just trying to live their dream, just trying to prove people wrong, just trying to show that we belong, and that's kind of the essence of NXT.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didn't open. The only thing I had was cracks. I'd do everything to get through those cracks - scratch, claw, bite, push, bleed. Now the opportunity is here. The door is wide open, and it's as big as a garage.
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Gordon Strachan
Scottish Athlete
Sometimes to go forward you've got to go to the depths of your own personal despair and claw yourself back. From that point, no matter what happens, you know you can do it.
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Rose Namajunas
American Athlete
What's the point of being the best in the world if you scratch and claw your way to the top, and you push everybody down instead of lifting everybody else up with you?
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Jack Nicholson
American Actor
In this industry, there are only two ways up the ladder. Rung by rung or claw your way to the top. It's sure been tough on my nails.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
Eagles rarely fail to catch their prey. They usually kill it quickly by breaking its neck with their powerful claws.
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Skyler Samuels
American Actress
I wish I had claws, just because how cool would that be?
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Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Life lasts but a few scratches of the claw in the sand.
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Klaus Kinski
German Actor
Where a beast would have claws, I was born with talent.
Quote examples
Henry Paulson
American Public Servant
When I worry about risks, I worry about the biggest ones, particularly those that are difficult to predict - the ones I call small but deep holes. While odds are you will avoid them, if you do fall in one, it's a long way down and nearly impossible to claw your way out.
Quote examples
Johnny Gargano
American Wrestler
We've got a bunch of guys who have been travelling around the world for over 10 years, scratching and clawing, fighting, just trying to live their dream, just trying to prove people wrong, just trying to show that we belong, and that's kind of the essence of NXT.
Quote examples
Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didn't open. The only thing I had was cracks. I'd do everything to get through those cracks - scratch, claw, bite, push, bleed. Now the opportunity is here. The door is wide open, and it's as big as a garage.
Quote examples
Gordon Strachan
Scottish Athlete
Sometimes to go forward you've got to go to the depths of your own personal despair and claw yourself back. From that point, no matter what happens, you know you can do it.
Quote examples
Rose Namajunas
American Athlete
What's the point of being the best in the world if you scratch and claw your way to the top, and you push everybody down instead of lifting everybody else up with you?
Quote examples
Jack Nicholson
American Actor
In this industry, there are only two ways up the ladder. Rung by rung or claw your way to the top. It's sure been tough on my nails.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
Eagles rarely fail to catch their prey. They usually kill it quickly by breaking its neck with their powerful claws.
Quote examples
Skyler Samuels
American Actress
I wish I had claws, just because how cool would that be?
Quote examples
Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Life lasts but a few scratches of the claw in the sand.
Quote examples
Klaus Kinski
German Actor
Where a beast would have claws, I was born with talent.
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