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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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| Cat's claw should not be confused with cat's foot, the red and white flowers of Antennaria dioica, or devil's claw, Harpagophytum procumbens, a shrubby vine that grows in southwest Africa and is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Nemec parked his truck and led the way into the thickety jungle, holding a stick to catch spider webs, and warning me not to touch the Florida poisontree and mind the curved spines of the devil's claw vine. The resort's two 18-hole championship courses, Devil's Claw and Cattail, were designed by Gary Panks and are managed by Troon Golf of Scottsdale, Arizona. |
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