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a bird''s foot that has claws sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles a structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods attack as if with claws; "The politician clawed his rival" clutch as if in panic; "She clawed the doorknob" scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain" a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something |
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