claw

• Substantiv, das einen gekrümmten, spitzen Nagel oder ein Greiforgan an der Pfote oder Kralle eines Tieres bezeichnet, besonders bei Vögeln, Reptilien oder Säugetieren, verwendet zum Greifen, Reißen oder zur Verteidigung.

A noun referring to a curved, pointed nail or appendage on the foot of an animal, especially a bird, reptile, or mammal, used for gripping, tearing, or defense.

1. Animal appendageA2formal

   A curved, pointed nail on the foot of an animal, especially a mammal, bird, or reptile, used for gripping, climbing, or defense.

   Kralle

   • The cat extended its sharp claws to scratch the furniture.
   • Eagles use their powerful claws to catch prey.
   • The bear's claws left deep marks on the tree trunk.

   Synonymenailtalon

2. Mechanical partB1formal

   A curved, pointed part of a tool or machine, designed for gripping or pulling.

   Greifer

   • The claw of the hammer is used to remove nails.
   • The crane's claw lifted the heavy metal beam.
   • The robot's claw carefully picked up the fragile object.

   Synonymecatchgrapplehookprong

• Verb, das das Kratzen, Zerreißen oder Packen mit Krallen oder Nägeln bezeichnet, oft mit Kraft oder Verzweiflung.

A verb used to indicate the act of scratching, tearing, or gripping with claws or fingernails, often with effort or desperation.

1. Scratch or tearB1formal

   To scratch, tear, or pull at something with claws or fingernails.

   Kratzen oder Reißen

   • The cat clawed the sofa until it was ruined.
   • She clawed at the dirt trying to escape.
   • He clawed his way through the thick underbrush.

   Synonymegougelaceratemaulripscrapescratchslashtear

2. Struggle to achieveB2informal

   To make a desperate or strenuous effort to obtain or achieve something.

   sich durchkämpfen

   • The company clawed its way back to profitability.
   • She clawed her way to the top of her profession.
   • They clawed for every inch of progress in the negotiations.

   Synonymebattlefightgrapplescrabblescramblestrugglewrestle