n sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
n a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
n a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
n a bird's foot
v move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
v clutch as if in panic
v scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
v attack as if with claws