unguis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- claw noun A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal, bird, or reptile.
- fingernail noun The hard, flat covering at the tip of a finger.
- nail noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
- talon noun A sharp, curved claw belonging to a bird of prey or other predator.
Senses
unguis 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.
- fingernail The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.
- nail The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
- talon A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.
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).