Meaning & Definition of Claw in English

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

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"