A shining area on the frons of many species of Tabanomorpha (horse flies and relatives).
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
To form such hardened tissue.
The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.
A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.
The act of catching a ball overhand.
A human fingernail, particularly one extending well beyond the fingertip.
A foot equipped with such.
To scratch or to tear at.
To use the claws to climb.
To perform a claw catch.
To use the claws to seize, to grip.
To move with one's fingertips.