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claws

• claws [kbz] the plural of claw 'a sharp, curved nail on the
toe of an animal.' □ When he decided to keep his cat indoors,
Mario had its claws removed.
• claws [kbz] the plural of claw 'the pincherlike appendage
like that of a lobster or crab.' D Some fishmarkets offer crah
claws for sale.

claws See the main entry beginning with clause.
click-clique
• click [khk] a sharp, taplike sound. D Tom knew someone
picked up the extension phone when he heard a click on the line.
• click [khk] to make a taplike sound. D J dislike hearing
people click their tongues in disapproval.
• click [khk] to fit together or agree. □ Since they both enjoyed
classical music, the new roommates knew immediately that
they would click.
• clique [klik, khk] an exclusive, closely knit group sharing
some similar interest, purpose, or view. □ There always seems
to be a particular clique to which many high-school students
want to belong.
climb-clime
• climb [klmm] to go or move up something. D Be careful
when you climb the ladder. □ The song's climb to the top of the
record charts was quick.
• clime [klmm] a climate. D Bonnie prefers a warm clime to a
cold one.

clime See the main entry beginning with climb.
clique See the main entry beginning with click.

close-clothes
• close [kloz] to shut something. □ Please close the door before
leaving.
• close [kloz] a conclusion; an ending. □ At the close of the
speech, the drowsy audience began to stir.
• clothes [kloz, klo6z] garments. □ His clothes always look as
if he slept in them.
clothes See the main entry beginning with close.

coarse-course
• coarse [k,a--s] rough or harsh. □ The coarse texture of the
garment was irritating to the skin.

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