Klaue — meaning in English
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English meaning
- claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- pawl noun A pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction (e.g. on a windlass or in a clock mechanism), or alternatively to move the wheel in one direction.
- talon noun A sharp, curved claw belonging to a bird of prey or other predator.
Senses
Klaue is used for these senses in English:
- claw A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
- cloven hoof A divided hoof, as on bovine animals.
- talon A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.
claw — full definition
- noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
- verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).
pawl — full definition
- noun A pivoted catch designed to fall into a notch on a ratchet wheel so as to allow movement in only one direction (e.g. on a windlass or in a clock mechanism), or alternatively to move the wheel in one direction.
- noun A similar device to prevent motion in other mechanisms besides ratchets.