claw
61claw toe — n HAMMERTOE * * * a toe deformity in which the metatarsophalangeal joint is held in extension while the proximal interphalangeal joint is fixed in flexion and the distal joint is held in the neutral or slightly flexed position. When a cause is… …
62claw your way back from something — claw your way back from (something) if you claw your way back from a bad situation, you succeed in improving your situation again by making a big effort. They clawed their way back from almost certain defeat to win by a single point …
63claw your way back from — (something) if you claw your way back from a bad situation, you succeed in improving your situation again by making a big effort. They clawed their way back from almost certain defeat to win by a single point …
64claw hammer — n. 1. a hammer with one end of the head forked and curved like a claw, used for pulling nails: see HAMMER 2. Informal a swallow tailed coat …
65claw-foot — clawˈ foot noun (medicine) Pes cavus, a deformity of the foot in which the toes are turned under and the arch is exaggerated • • • Main Entry: ↑claw …
66claw-hammer-coat — clawˈ hammˈer coat noun A facetious name for a dress coat • • • Main Entry: ↑claw …
67claw your way out of something — claw your way out of something/to something/back etc/ phrase to reach a particular place, situation, or state, as a result of great effort or despite great difficulties or opposition The West Indians had clawed their way back into the match.… …
68claw your way to something — claw your way out of something/to something/back etc/ phrase to reach a particular place, situation, or state, as a result of great effort or despite great difficulties or opposition The West Indians had clawed their way back into the match.… …
69claw your way back — claw your way out of something/to something/back etc/ phrase to reach a particular place, situation, or state, as a result of great effort or despite great difficulties or opposition The West Indians had clawed their way back into the match.… …
70claw your way — to move ahead slowly by grabbing onto things The climbers clawed their way up the steep terrain. often used figuratively The company is clawing its way out of bankruptcy. He clawed his way to the top of his profession. • • • Main Entry: ↑claw …
