sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

[ Syn: hook ]

a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

[ Syn: chela , nipper , pincer ]

a bird's foot

move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; They clawed their way to the top of the mountain'

clutch as if in panic; She clawed the doorknob'

scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails

attack as if with claws; The politician clawed his rival'