🇬🇧🇨🇳 claw - 爪子 : English Lesson

Meaning of "claw" ("爪子"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A claw is a hard, sharp, curved nail that sticks out from the toes of certain animals and birds. Animals like cats, eagles, crabs, and chickens use their claws to grab things, climb, scratch, catch food, or protect themselves. Claws are like built‑in tools on their feet that help them live and survive in the wild.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Our cat stuck one claw into my sock and dragged me across the room like I was a very confused sled.

The crab waved its big claw at me, and I’m still not sure if it was saying hello or "back off, human."

The squirrel slipped, grabbed the bark with its claw, and then looked around like, "No one saw that, right?"

The kitten stared at the couch, raised one claw, and whispered, "New scratching post unlocked."

Many birds of prey have such strong claws, called talons, that they can lift animals heavier than your school backpack!

A kitten clung to the curtain with one tiny claw, then a second claw dug in and the paw scrabbled. The child held it gently; each claw curved like a hook and the kitten used another claw to grip the fabric. The mother cat flashed a warning claw, then relaxed when the child set the kitten down.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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