retract claw

Frequency: 6.05.6 per million words

To pull the claws back into the paw.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.