claw in Finnish
claw in Finnish is kynsi, kynnet, käpälä — claw means a sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
claw in Finnish
kynsi
A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
kynnet
A foot equipped with such.
käpälä
A foot equipped with such.
saksi
leuka
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
kynsiä
raapia
kiivetä kynsiensä avulla
To use the claws to seize, to grip.
ottaa kynsiinsä
To use the claws to seize, to grip.
kiivetä kynsiensä avulla
To use the claws to climb.
What does "claw" mean?
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noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
"The eagle's claws locked onto the branch."
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noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
"The lobster snapped its claw shut."
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verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).
"The dog clawed at the door to be let out."
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claw in a sentence
- The eagle's claws locked onto the branch.
- The cat left claw marks all over the sofa.
- The lobster snapped its claw shut.
- The dog clawed at the door to be let out.
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What is "claw" in Finnish?
"claw" in Finnish is kynsi, kynnet, käpälä. claw means: A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
How do you use "claw" in a sentence?
Example: "The eagle's claws locked onto the branch." In Finnish, "claw" is kynsi, kynnet, käpälä.
Are there other ways to say "claw" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "claw": kynsi, kynnet, käpälä, saksi, leuka, kynsiä.
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