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Kralle — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
  • talon noun A sharp, curved claw belonging to a bird of prey or other predator.

Senses

Kralle 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.
  • talon A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.
  • wheel clamp A device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven; normally used to enforce payment of a traffic violation fine.

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).

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