claw

claw [-s] n

OE.

  1. Curved part of a bird's foot; [fig.] ballet slipper.
  2. Talon; hook.
  3. Grasp; grip; clasp; clutches.
  4. Phrase. “the Claw of Dragon”: the devil's enmity; [kenning] danger; death; evil.

claw [-ed] v

OE.

  1. Scratch; tear; rend; rip; split; [fig.] snatch; grasp; grab at.