claw - noun

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

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

a bird's foot

claw - verb

• move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
• clutch as if in panic
• scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
• attack as if with claws

claw - thesaurus

chela   hook   nipper   pincer