retractable claw

collocation in English

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retractable
adjective
uk
/rɪˈtræk.tə.bəl/us
/rɪˈtræk.tə.bəl/
that can be pulled back ...
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claw
noun[C]
uk
/klɔː/us
/klɑː/
one of the sharp curved nails at the end of each of the toes of some animals ...
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She also possesses a single,retractableclawhoused within each foot.
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The pads are adhesive and each has aretractableclaw.
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Mephitisoids also have retractable claws, and the ability to emit specific mind/mood-altering pheromones at will.
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It has five retractable claws on its forepaws (one a dewclaw) and four on its hind paws.
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He also has retractable claws and night vision.
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She soon found she had heightened strength, agility, balance, vision, and retractable claws.
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The front paws are short with retractable claws, with tough pads on the palms that enable gripping slippery prey.
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He also has a healing factor, retractable claws and limited ability to communicate with animals.
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Like all genets, it has a small head, large ears and eyes, and short legs with retractable claws.
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It had retractable claws, agile joints for climbing, and binocular vision.
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Their hands end in three fingers and an opposable thumb, all with retractable claws.
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The banded linsang has very sharp retractable claws and razor sharp teeth.
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Retractable claws on the fingers can be used to slice objects and grip solid surfaces.
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He possesses long retractable claws that protrude from the backs of his hands.
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It will then pounce, grabbing its prey with its sharp, retractable claws.
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Terraspin is a turtle-like alien with holes in chest, and big flat flipper-like arms with retractable claws that can be used as fingers.
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Fishers have five toes on each foot with unsheathed, retractable claws.
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Two or three retractable claws are at the end of each leg.
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