A curved, pointed appendage at the end of an animal's limb, used for grasping or holding. The cat extended its claw to catch the mouse.
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting objects. The crane operator used the claw to lift the heavy metal beams.
The pincer of a crustacean or other arthropod. The lobster's claw was large and powerful.
A curved tool used for pulling nails. He used the claw of the hammer to remove the old nails from the wood.