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claw meaning in Sanskrit

नख nakha

/klɔ/

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cot caught merger/klɑ/

claw in Sanskrit: नख (nakha). In English, claw means a curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

Sanskrit words for claw

curved horny nail
नख nakha

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of claw in Sanskrit?
Claw in Sanskrit is नख (nakha).
claw इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Claw: नख (nakha).
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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