claw

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods

a bird's foot

move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"

clutch as if in panic; "She clawed the doorknob"

scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails

attack as if with claws; "The politician clawed his rival"