Basic Details
Word: Claw
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sharp, curved appendage on the foot of certain animals, used for gripping or scratching.
Synonyms: Talon, nail, pincer
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Claw your way to the top: To work very hard to achieve success. Example: "She had to claw her way to the top of her career, but she never gave up."
- Have claws like a cat: To be very good at catching or achieving something. Example: "He has claws like a cat when it comes to solving puzzles quickly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The eagle used its sharp claws to catch the fish swimming in the river.
Example 2: My cat loves to scratch the furniture with its claws, so I had to buy a scratching post.
Example 3: The bear's powerful claws allow it to dig for food in the ground.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some animals, like crabs and lobsters, also have claws but they are not technically called 'claws'? They are considered pincers, which serve similar functions in gripping and tearing food.
Famous Quote
"The claws of life can be sharp, but they can also be the tools we use to seize opportunities." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "claw" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A sharp, curved appendage on an animal's foot
c) A kind of tree
d) A style of painting
Answer: b) A sharp, curved appendage on an animal's foot
2. Which of these is a synonym of "claw"?
a) Talon
b) Wing
c) Tail
d) Fur
Answer: a) Talon
3. Which sentence uses "claw" correctly?
a) The claw of the lion was strong enough to break through the door.
b) The claw flew through the air.
c) The claw was painted in bright colours.
d) The claw jumped over the fence.
Answer: a) The claw of the lion was strong enough to break through the door.
4. Which idiom means to work hard for success?
a) Claw your way to the top
b) As easy as pie
c) A piece of cake
d) Bite off more than you can chew
Answer: a) Claw your way to the top
5. What is the opposite of "claw"?
a) N/A
b) Foot
c) Hand
d) Tail
Answer: a) N/A
