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claw

claw

Meaning of claw

sharp curved nail

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British English/ˈklɔː/
American English/ˈklɔ/
Russian transcription[kɐˈgotʲ]
claw
claw - коготь
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claw with Russian translation

claw usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У спасённого щенка был сломан коготь, поэтому мы наложили повязку на его лапу.

The rescued puppy had a broken claw, so we bandaged its paw.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Тигр показывает острый коготь.

The tiger shows a sharp claw.

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claw belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

clawкоготь
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oceanокеан
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pairпара
cowкорова
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What's the difference between claw / nail

🇬🇧English
claw

Primary term for a sharp, curved nail on an animal; same as the headword.

A2Very Often

The cat extended its claws and climbed the tree.

Кошка выпустила когти и забралась на дерево.

🇬🇧English

Often refers to a human fingernail or a flatter keratin plate; when used for animals it can mean a less curved or less sharp structure than a claw.

A2Very Often

Trim your nails after the shower.

Подстригите ногти после душа.

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How to pronounce claw and what this word means

claw translation: коготь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce claw

/ˈklɔː/

claw translation

коготь

claw examples

The rescued puppy had a broken claw, so we bandaged its paw.

claw transcription

/ˈklɔː/, /ˈklɔ/

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claw meaning: what does it mean?

sharp curved nail

claw pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

claw is pronounced as /ˈklɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

claw definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The rescued puppy had a broken claw, so we bandaged its paw. Translation: У спасённого щенка был сломан коготь, поэтому мы наложили повязку на его лапу.

Is claw part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, claw (коготь) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is claw part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, claw (коготь) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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