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 structure like a pincer on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
4.a bird's foot that has claws
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