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CLAWS Synonyms

7 synonyms for claws. (exact relations)
20 hypernyms for claws. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for CLAWS

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hooks

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• large strong hand (as of a fighter)

nails

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

• a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

• a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard

verb

• attach something somewhere by means of nails

• take into custody

• hit with great force

• succeed in obtaining a position

• succeed at easily

• locate exactly

• complete a pass

talons

noun

n

noun

• a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey

chela

noun

n

noun

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

• a Hindu disciple of a swami

hook

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a catch for locking a door

• a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

• anything that serves as an enticement

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

• a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

• a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

• a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

• a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

verb

• fasten with a hook

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

• hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

• take by theft

• make off with belongings of others

• hit with a hook

• catch with a hook

• to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

• secure with the foot

• entice and trap

• approach with an offer of sexual favors

nipper

noun

n

noun

• a young person of either sex

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

pincer

noun

n

noun

• a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

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

Best Hypernyms For CLAWS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for claws, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (5)

Alternatives for HOOKS

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