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claw noun

  /klɑ/ , /klɔ/ , /klɔː/
  • A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
kynsi
  • The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
  • (botany) A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.
saksi
  • A foot equipped with such.
kynnet, käpälä
  • A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
leuka

claw verb

  /klɑ/ , /klɔ/ , /klɔː/
  • To scratch or to tear at.
  • To rail at, revile, or scold (someone or something).
kynsiä, raapia
  • To use the claws to climb.
kiivetä kynsiensä avulla
  • To use the claws to seize, to grip.
kiivetä kynsiensä avulla, ottaa kynsiinsä
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