claws

Definition of clawsnext
present tense third-person singular of claw

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Verb
  • An entire film of buzzy, chaotic music suddenly cuts away so that these sounds can ring out clearly across the cosmos.
    Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Off-site construction reliably cuts construction timelines by 10% to 30%, according to an analysis by the Terner Center.
    Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Plus, shovels only work well with light, fluffy snow, as wet, heavy snow is difficult to lift and move with the tool.
    Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Claws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claws. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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