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Claw

usgb/klɔː/Volume
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Animal DefensePlay
Animals with claws often use them to protect themselves or hunt. SlideThe squirrel used its sharp claws to fend off the predator.
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Not for HumansPlay
Remember, humans usually don't have 'claws'; we have 'nails'. SlideShe painted her nails, not her claws.
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Metaphoric UsePlay
Describing someone as having 'claws' can imply they're aggressive. SlideDuring the debate, she came out with claws showing.
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