claw
/klɔː/
EN
A sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal, or a similar curved gripping tool or part.
The cat extended its sharp claw to scratch the sofa.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'clāwu', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'klauw' and German 'Klaue'. It has referred to animal's curved nail since the 8th century.
Translations
简体中文
爪子,爪, claw形工具
繁體中文
爪子,爪,爪形工具
日本語
爪,鉤爪,クロー
한국어
발톱,갈고리,클로
Deutsch
Klaue,Kralle,Haken
Español
garra,uña,garfio
Português
garra,unha curva,gancho
Français
griffe,serre,croc
Tiếng Việt
móng vuốt,vuốt,càng
Related Words
talonnailhookpawgrip
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