clawing

noun

a bird's foot

a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

verb

attack as if with claws

scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails

clutch as if in panic

move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

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