claw
nounA sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal like a cat, bird, or lizard.
nounThe pinching part at the end of a crab's or lobster's leg.
nounA machine with a gripping part shaped like an animal's claw.
verbTo scratch or tear something with claws or fingernails.
verbTo grip or hold something tightly using claws.
verbTo climb using claws or fingernails.
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: CL Blend
C and L blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'class' and 'clean'.
The blend CL combines /k/ and /l/ spoken quickly together.
Examples
Phonics Rule: AW Vowel Team
AW makes the /ɔː/ sound, like in 'saw' and 'draw'.
The vowel team AW makes the /ɔː/ sound. It appears at the end of words or before L and N. Examples: saw, draw, law, claw, yawn, dawn.
Tip
AW says aw — saw, draw, claw!
Examples
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