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claw·​less | \ ˈklȯlə̇s \

Definition of clawless

: having no claw : having the claws reduced or rudimentary

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“Clawless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clawless. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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