crág — meaning in English
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English meaning
- claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- handful noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
- maul noun A heavy hammer used for driving wedges when splitting logs, or as a weapon.
- paw noun The foot of a clawed animal such as a dog or cat.
Senses
crág is used for these senses in English:
- claw A foot equipped with such.
- clutch The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
- handful The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
- maul (rugby) A situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.
- paw The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.
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).
clutch — full definition
- verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
- noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
- adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).