claws
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɫɔz// UK //klˈɔːz// claws
n. the sharp, curved nails on the feet of birds, cats, and other animals. You use this word to describe how they scratch, hold on, or defend themselves.
n. the hard, curved, pointed structures at the ends of the toes of birds, mammals, and reptiles, used for grasping, climbing, or defence.
The cat used its claws to climb the tree.
She trimmed her cat's claws carefully to prevent scratches on the sofa.
The eagle's powerful claws allowed it to snatch fish from the river with terrifying precision.