Definitions
n. a sharp, curved nail on an animal's foot
爪；爪子
n. a jointed gripping part on a crab or similar animal
螯；钳
v. to scratch or pull at something with claws or fingers
用爪抓；用力抓挠
Example
The cat caught my sleeve with one sharp claw.
猫用一只尖爪钩住了我的袖子。
Sharp claws help many predators catch prey, while other animals use them to climb or dig.
锋利的爪子帮助许多捕食者捕获猎物，而其他动物则用爪子攀爬或挖掘。
Collocations
- sharp claws
- crab claws
- claw at something
Word family
- clawed (adj.)
Usage tip
claw是尖爪；paw指猫狗等动物的整个脚掌。
FAQ
- What does claw mean?
- a sharp, curved nail on an animal's foot a jointed gripping part on a crab or similar animal to scratch or pull at something with claws or fingers
- How is claw pronounced?
- UK /klɔː/, US /klɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
