claws — sharp curved nails on the feet of animals, birds, and some reptiles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sharp curved nails on the feet of animals, birds, and some reptiles
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɔːz/
Example Sentences
- My cat's claws got stuck in my expensive cashmere sweater - there goes my shopping budget!
- The eagle's powerful claws can carry prey weighing several pounds.
- He clawed his way through the zombie apocalypse homework pile on his desk.
claws
NOUN[/klɔːz/]
sharp curved nails on the feet of animals, birds, and some reptiles
The eagle's sharp claws snatch a fish from the river in one swift strike.
Sharp claws become the cause that strengthens our laws!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'clawu' meaning 'claw' or 'hoof', which comes from a common Germanic root. Related to German 'Klaue' and Dutch 'klauw', all describing sharp, curved nails or talons used for gripping.
Breakdown
claw (Germanic root meaning 'to scratch or grip') + -s (plural suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's claws got stuck in my expensive cashmere sweater - there goes my shopping budget!”
“The eagle's powerful claws can carry prey weighing several pounds.”
“He clawed his way through the zombie apocalypse homework pile on his desk.”
“The climber clawed desperately at the cliff face as his rope snapped.”
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