Claw Definition & Meaning

claw
noun
  1. sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
  2. a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
  3. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
  4. a bird's foot
verb
  1. move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
  2. clutch as if in panic; "She clawed the doorknob"
  3. scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
  4. attack as if with claws; "The politician clawed his rival"

"Claw" in song lyrics

See how claw is used in real songs:

  • "Masters of the Tiger claw"
    Almighty f/ Holocaust — Planet In Peril
  • "Circle complete when they creep the cat claw"
    The D.O.C. — Secret Plan
  • "with a clip to claw"
    Eazy-E f/ Treach — Only If You Want It

Words that rhyme with claw

Usage tips for "claw"

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