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claw in Malay

cakar

/klɔ/

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cot caught merger/klɑ/

claw in Malay: cakar. In English, claw means a curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

Malay words for claw

curved horny nail
cakar

English meaning of claw

  1. noun A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
  2. noun A foot equipped with such.
  3. noun The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
  4. noun A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.

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Questions about claw in Malay

What is the meaning of claw in Malay?
Claw in Malay is cakar.
Apakah maksud claw dalam bahasa Melayu?
Claw: cakar.
What does claw mean in English?
Claw means a curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

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