long claw

collocation in English

meaningsoflongandclaw

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long
adjective
uk
/lɒŋ/us
/lɑːŋ/
continuing for a large amount ...
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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 oflongandclawfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It left him with fivelongclawmarks across his left cheek.
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The name refers to thelongclawon the hind toe of each foot.
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He described it as a large felid with an extremelylongclawon one digit.
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His left index finger is alongclaw, which can melt the cellular equivalent of steel, consume cells and other viruses in flames, and alter the properties of other cells.
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The limbs are equal in length and have long claws.
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They have five toed feet with long claws.
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It had long claws and a longish trunk.
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The forepaws are large compared with other shrews, and have long claws.
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Ferran are not known for their great strength or strategic prowess, but they make up for it with speed, razor sharp teeth, and long claws.
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He tells her of his time as dragon, a real dragon breathing fire and wearing long claws.
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The species has poor vision, but excels as digging burrows with their long claws and strong limbs.
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Amphibious turtles normally have limbs similar to those of tortoises, except the feet are webbed and often have long claws.
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They have long, sturdy, pointed bills and strong toes with long claws.
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Their long claws enable them to easily climb trees.
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Junior is a green mutant with silver hair who could project three long claws on each hand.
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The devil has long claws that allow it to dig burrows and seek subterranean food easily and grip prey or mates strongly.
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Male turtles tend to have particularly long claws, and these appear to be used to stimulate the female while mating.
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