klammern — meaning in English

English meaning

• claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
• cling verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
• clip noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
• peg noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.

Senses

klammern is used for these senses in English:

• claw To use the claws to seize, to grip.
• cling To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
• cling (figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
• clip To grip tightly.
• clip To fasten with a clip.
• parenthesize To place text in parentheses.
• peg (transitive) To fasten using a peg.
• peg (cribbage) To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.

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).

cling — full definition

1. verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
2. verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
3. verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.

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