grapnel vs claw

grapnel and claw both are nouns.

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

grapnel (noun)	claw (noun)
a light anchor for small boats	sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope	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

grapnel (verb)	claw (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