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clawHard, hooked, pointed outgrowth of the digits of mammals, birds, and most reptiles. Claws are composed of the protein keratin, and grow continuously from a bundle of cells in the lower skin layer. Hooves and nails are modified structures with the same origin as claws. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Trojans kept making mistakes, with missed free throws and defensive breakdowns ,while the Cougars methodically clawed back into the game. Virgin Atlantic Airways said, "We prefer to have a cozy chat with the government, the DFT in particular, about how any costs can be clawed back through any possible government financial help, but we do not intend to sue. When the benefit was introduced, the federal government and most provinces and territories agreed that increases in federal money could be clawed back from welfare families and spent on other programs for children. |
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