"dewclaw" as noun
1 - A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.
dewclaw
[ həˈloʊ ]
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A dewclaw is a small, sharp claw on the front feet of some animals, like cats and dogs. It's called a dewclaw because it's often used to grip and hold things, especially in wet conditions, as if it were dew-covered.
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Synonyms
1 - dewclaw
2 - dewclaws
3 - dew claws
4 - dewclaws
5 - dew claws
6 - dewclaws
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Antonyms
1 - nail
2 - claw
3 - talon
4 - digit
5 - hoof
6 - paw
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Examples in Context
1 - This is the dewclaw - a claw wild cats use to climb trees while chasing prey.
1 - Este es el espolón una garra que los gatos salvajes usan para escalar árboles cuando persiguen a sus presas.
2 - The front paws have five toes, including a dewclaw , while the hind paws have four.
2 - Las patas delanteras tienen cinco dedos, incluyendo un espolón , mientras que las patas traseras tienen cuatro.
3 - The dewclaw , serving no purpose now.
3 - La garra , ahora no sirve para ningún propósito.
4 - But in the case of thumb cat polydactyly, the first digit ( dewclaw ) is large and thumb-like.
4 - Pero en el caso de los gatos con polidactilia pulgar, el primer dedo (el espolón ) es más grande y como un pulgar.
5 - Double dewclaw is tolerated.
5 - Se tolera el doble espolón .
6 - This fifth toe is called a dewclaw , corresponding to our thumb.
6 - El quinto dedo es un garrón que corresponde a nuestro pulgar.
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