claws
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Designed by Adrian, the big cat has shoelace-style stitching running up his belly and detachable slippers tipped with sharp claws.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 8, 2026
Crafted by a Zapotec artist and dated to 800-900, he has a man’s body but the claws and head of a bat.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 4, 2026
A game called "Flappy Bill" features a bald eagle carrying a document in its claws that tries to avoid smashing into columns of various heights, against a background that resembles Washington DC.
From Barron's β Sep. 4, 2026
Werro's trademark celebration, in which she mimics outstretched claws, is in honour of her father's advice to channel the spirit of a lion on the track after her judged her too timid in childhood races.
From BBC β Aug. 26, 2026
On its ancient smoothness six stone claws had been arranged in a spiral, with a gap where the Walker had snatched the seventh.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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