crúb — meaning in English

English meaning

• claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
• hoof noun The hard covering on the foot of animals such as horses, cattle, and deer.

Senses

crúb 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.
• hoof The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

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).

hoof — full definition

1. noun The hard covering on the foot of animals such as horses, cattle, and deer.
2. verb Informal: to walk, especially over some distance.

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