dewclaw

dew·claw

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-klaw, dyoo-]
- /ˈduˌklɔ, ˈdyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-klaw, dyoo-]
- /ˈduˌklɔ, ˈdyu-/

Definitions of dewclaw word

noun dewclaw a nonfunctional claw in dogs; the rudimentary first digit 3
noun dewclaw an analogous rudimentary hoof in deer, goats, etc 3
noun dewclaw a functionless digit on the foot of some animals, as on the inner side of a dog's leg or above the true hoof in cattle, deer, etc. 3
noun dewclaw the claw or hoof at the end of such a digit 3
noun dewclaw a functionless claw of some dogs, not reaching the ground in walking. 1
noun dewclaw an analogous false hoof of deer, hogs, etc. 1

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Origin of dewclaw

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; dew + claw; cf. dewlap

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Parts of speech for Dewclaw

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dewclaw popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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