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take hold of vs claw

claw vs take hold of

take hold of is not a noun while claw is a noun.

take hold of and claw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take hold of No No Yes No
claw Yes No Yes No
As verbs, claw is a hyponym of take hold of; that is, claw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take hold of:
  • take hold of: take into your hands deliberately
  • claw: clutch as if in panic
Other hyponyms of take hold of include nab, rack, apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up, capture, catch, get, collar, clasp, grip, grab, catch, grab, snap, snatch, snatch up, clench, clinch, grapple, grip.
take hold of (noun) claw (noun)
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
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
take hold of (verb) claw (verb)
take into your hands deliberately 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 take hold of and claw

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