claw vs grapple

claw and grapple both are nouns.

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

claw (noun)	grapple (noun)
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles	the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
a bird's foot	a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods	a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

claw (verb)	grapple (verb)
attack as if with claws	to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails	succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
clutch as if in panic
move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging