claw

Meanings

• noun

  A part of an animal's body, usually found on hands or feet, used for grasping and holding.

  - "The tiger claw is extremely sharp and dangerous."
  - "The eagle claw is used to tear apart its prey."

• noun

  A tool or instrument with a curved, sharp end used for gripping and lifting.

  - "The plier is a type of claw tool used in mechanics."
  - "The claw hammer is used for removing nails."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with claw
jaw , clawed , raw

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Variants

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claw , clawed , clawlike , claws , clawing , claw back , clawed back , clawing back , claws back , claw-feet , claw-foot , claw hammer , claw hammers , claw her way , claw his way , claw one's way , claw their way , bear claw , devil's claw , hanging lobster claw , hanging lobster claws , lobster claw , lobster claws

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Etymology

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Old English claw, from climan to grasp, take.

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Trivia

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1. A human hand has five digits, each ending with a claw-like structure called a nail.

2. The term 'clawback' refers to the recovery of previously paid or transferred funds due to fraud or error.

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Related Concepts

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1. Claw machine: A type of amusement machine where players try to grab prizes by manipulating a claw.

2. Claw mark: A mark or scratch made by a claw, often indicating the presence of an animal.

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Culture

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In various mythologies and folklore, the claw is often associated with power, protection, and strength. For instance, in Egyptian mythology, the goddess Taweret is depicted with a lion's body and the claws of a hippopotamus.

How to Memorize "claw"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand with a clenched fist, then imagine extending the fingers to form a claw shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'claw' with the image of a paw or a crab's claws.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Clawing at the solution' to remember the meaning of the word.

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