beclaw

/ˈbɛklɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, sharp claw, especially one on a bird or other animal, used for tearing flesh or other materials

“The beclaw of the hawk helped it to tear the rabbit’s flesh.”

2. verb

to tear or rip with a sharp claw

“The cat beclawed the curtains.”

Synonyms

  • rip
  • tear

Antonyms

  • mend
  • sew