anchor vs claw

anchor and claw both are nouns.

anchor and claw both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
anchor	Yes	No	Yes	No
claw	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, claw is a hypernym of anchor; that is, claw is a word with a broader meaning than anchor:

anchor: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
claw: a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

Other hypernyms of anchor include hook.

anchor (noun)	claw (noun)
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving	sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
a central cohesive source of support and stability	a bird's foot
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute	a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
	a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

anchor (verb)	claw (verb)
secure a vessel with an anchor	attack as if with claws
fix firmly and stably	scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
	clutch as if in panic
	move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

Difference between anchor and claw

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