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claw vs pothook

pothook vs claw

claw and pothook both are nouns.

claw is a verb but pothook is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
claw Yes No Yes No
pothook Yes No No No
As nouns, pothook is a hyponym of claw; that is, pothook 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
  • pothook: an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
Other hyponyms of claw include anchor, ground tackle, tenterhook.
claw (noun) pothook (noun)
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles an S-shaped hook to suspend a pot over a fire
a bird's foot
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
claw (verb) pothook (verb)
attack as if with claws
scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
clutch as if in panic
move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
Difference between claw and pothook

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