retract claw
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To pull the claws back into the paw.
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- A cat automatically retracts its claws when its paws are relaxed.
- The leopard retracted its claws to climb the tree silently.
- Unlike other big cats, the cheetah cannot fully retract its claws.
- The kitten is still learning how to extend and retract its claws properly.
- After a gentle warning scratch, the cat immediately retracted its claws.
- You can see the tiger retract its claws back into its large paws in this documentary.
- The beast tamer commanded the griffin to retract its claws.
- Once it felt secure, the rescued lynx began to retract its claws.
- If a feline doesn't retract its claws, it might be a sign of agitation.
- Having retracted its claws, the housecat settled comfortably on the warm laptop.