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declaw

 

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Verb declaw has 1 sense
  1. declaw - remove the claws from; "declaw a cat"
    --1 is one way to
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    Sample sentence:
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Term: declaw

Description

Declaw is a verb that refers to the act of removing the claws from an animal, commonly cats. It can also be used as a noun to describe the procedure itself.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Verb - Remove the claws of (an animal)

Sample Sentence: The veterinarian will declaw your cat to prevent it from scratching furniture.

Sense 2: Noun - The procedure of removing an animal's claws

Sample Sentence: Many cat owners debate the ethical implications of declaw.

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