sharp claw

collocation in English

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sharp
adjective
uk
/ʃɑːp/us
/ʃɑːrp/
having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole ...
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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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(Definition ofsharpandclawfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Furthermore, each toe is equipped with asharpclawto afford a grip on surfaces such as bark when climbing.
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Under the headcrab's body is a large rounded mouth surrounded by mangled, rigid flesh with asharpclaw-like beak.
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It has many adaptations for arboreal living including the ability to rotate its head 180 degrees andsharpclaw-like nails used to cling to branches and trees.
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They have longish bills with a hooked tip, and webbed feet with sharp claws.
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And now she has sharp claws like a lioness.
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In this form, he has enhanced strength, sharp claws, and fangs.
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His skin is very dense, and he has razor sharp claws on both his hands and feet.
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According to history, he is derived from the neutral parts of a demon, with a red eye and a large red hand with sharp claws.
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He is capable of transforming his right arm into a bear-like arm, giving him sharp claws and great strength.
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Many species use their sharp claws to dig for food, such as grubs, and to dig dens.
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Powers include high jumping, four sharp claws on each hand, and exhaling sandstorms.
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They have sharp claws which they use for digging burrows.
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He is armed with a set of sharp claws.
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Generally docile when handled, the bearcat nevertheless has sharp claws and teeth that can easily rip through flesh.
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Sharp claws with powerful muscles behind them can lacerate flesh in a scratch that can lead to serious infections.
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A nocturnal feeder, it subsists on ants and termites, which it will dig out of their hills using its sharp claws and powerful legs.
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He also gains sharp claws that can cut metal.
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Bloodsuckers; large monsters with sharp claws and tentacles for a mouth which can turn invisible.
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The greyish blue feet have four long sharp claws, separated by a membranous web.
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