claw vs anchor

claw and anchor both are nouns.

claw and anchor both are verbs.

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

As nouns, anchor is a hyponym of claw; that is, anchor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than claw:

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

Other hyponyms of claw include ground tackle, pothook, tenterhook.

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

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

Difference between claw and anchor

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