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claw
/klɔː/
noun
pazur
Also
szpon(m)szczypce(n)
Definition
A sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal, bird, or reptile, or a pincer-like part of a crustacean.
Examples
The cat sharpened its claws on the scratching post.
Kot ostrzył pazury na drapaku.
The eagle gripped its prey with its sharp talons and claws.
Orzeł chwycił swoją ofiarę ostrymi szponami i pazurami.
The crab used its large claws to defend itself.
Krab użył swoich dużych szczypiec do obrony.
Collocations
sharp clawscat's clawscrab claw
verb
drapać
Also
szarpać
Definition
To scratch, tear, or pull at something with claws or fingernails.
Examples
The kitten tried to claw its way up the curtains.
Kociak próbował drapać się po zasłonach.
He had to claw his way out of debt.
Musiał szarpać się, żeby wyjść z długów.
Collocations
claw atclaw backclaw one's way
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