noun
a sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal, especially a bird or reptile
verb
to scratch or tear something with claws or fingernails
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The eagle used its sharp claw to catch its prey.
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Ouch! The cat's claw scratched me.
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I need to trim my nails, these claws are getting too long.
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The company's legal team is ready to claw back any lost profits.