Klaue — meaning in English

English meaning

• claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
• pawl noun A hinged piece of metal that drops into the teeth of a wheel, letting it turn in only one direction, as on a winch or in a clock.
• 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

1. noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
2. noun A pincer of a crab, lobster, or similar creature.
3. verb To scratch, grip, or tear at something using claws (or fingernails).

pawl — full definition

1. noun A hinged piece of metal that drops into the teeth of a wheel, letting it turn in only one direction, as on a winch or in a clock.
2. noun A similar part used to stop movement in other kinds of machinery.

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