claw marks

collocation in English

meaningsofclawandcover

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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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cover
noun
uk
/ˈkʌv.ər/us
/ˈkʌv.ɚ/
something that is put on or over something else, usually to protect it, to keep something ...
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(Definition ofclawandcoverfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A variety of tracks and claw marks have been discovered which are claimed to belong to the creature.
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All three jerseys feature a contrasting stripe that bends around the neck, and semi-glossy patches on the shoulders meant to resemble claw marks.
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His body has claw marks on it, consistent with the superstition that a dragon inhabits the pool.
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A was also launched, black with grey claw marks on either side.
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It left him with five long claw marks across his left cheek.
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The proximity indicates a case of probable active predation of the burrow inhabitants by the animals that made the claw marks.
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This disturbs her, especially after discovering claw marks on the wall that divides his apartment and her room.
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The proximity indicates a case of probable active predation of the burrow inhabitants by the owners of the claw marks.
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Once a general area is identified, a bear hunt usually begins by looking for claw marks on trees.
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Evidence of a bear attack includes claw marks and is frequently found on the neck, back, and shoulders of larger animals.
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When the devil realized it was a church, the devil tried to destroy the walls (claw marks are still evident on the boulder).
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They look like they have been regurgitated by something and the claw marks in the attic suggest something was hanging from the rafters.
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The bears, in an effort to climb the rock, left deep claw marks in the sides, which had become too steep to climb.
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In the top left corner of each card is a symbol that tells the card type; for example, a symbol of claw marks represent a creature card.
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In one instance a village girl described a black rooster-like bird that ran up her hoe and left claw marks on her body before it flew back to the clouds.
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