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I . claw [klɔ:, Am klɑ:] N

1. claw (nail):

claw
pazur m
claw of bird
szpon m

2. claw:

claws pl (pincer)
szczypce pl

Phrases:

to get one's claws into sb inf
wczepiać [perf wczepić] w kogoś pazury

II . claw [klɔ:, Am klɑ:] VB trans, intr

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claw back VB trans

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Usage examples with claws

claws pl (pincer)
szczypce pl
to get one's claws into sb inf
wczepiać [perf wczepić] w kogoś pazury

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Although a retraction mechanism is not known, it has been hypothesized that the claws later retract passively, while the damaged tissue is regenerated.
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Most cats have five claws on their front paws, and four or five on their rear paws.
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They have a typical mouse-like appearance, with short whiskers and stubby claws on the feet.
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They have two arms with claws, and are very dexterous.
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In addition to their strong claws and feet, woodpeckers have short strong legs.
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They include outsize animals -- look out for the sinister kitten and malevolent raven -- and characters whose hands turn into claws.
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They may extend their claws in hunting or self defense, climbing, kneading, or for extra traction on soft surfaces.
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When going into direct battle, his claws would become nearly as long as scimitars.
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The claws are short and rounded, being thick at the base and tapering to a point.
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True to its name, the rubber gaskets on the lugs and bass drum claws were dyed red.
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