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claw 1. a curved pointed horny process on the end of each digit in birds, some reptiles, and certain mammals 2. a corresponding structure in some invertebrates, such as the pincer of a crab 3. Botany the narrow basal part of certain petals and sepals claw [klȯ] (anatomy) A sharp, slender, curved nail on the toe of an animal, such as a bird. (design engineering) A fork for removing nails or spikes. (invertebrate zoology) A sharp-curved process on the tip of the limb of an insect. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Trojans kept making mistakes, with missed free throws and defensive breakdowns ,while the Cougars methodically clawed back into the game. Virgin Atlantic Airways said, "We prefer to have a cozy chat with the government, the DFT in particular, about how any costs can be clawed back through any possible government financial help, but we do not intend to sue. When the benefit was introduced, the federal government and most provinces and territories agreed that increases in federal money could be clawed back from welfare families and spent on other programs for children. |
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