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Meaning of "dewclaw" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEWCLAW

dewclaw  [ˈdjuːˌklɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEWCLAW

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dewclaw is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEWCLAW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dewclaw

Dewclaw

A dewclaw is a digit - vestigial in some animals - on the foot of many mammals, birds, and reptiles. It commonly grows high on the leg such that in digitigrade species, when the animal is standing, it does not make contact with the ground. Dewclaws are often removed in young puppies, though there is debate on whether this is necessary.

Definition of dewclaw in the English dictionary

The definition of dewclaw in the dictionary is a nonfunctional claw in dogs; the rudimentary first digit. Other definition of dewclaw is an analogous rudimentary hoof in deer, goats, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEWCLAW


alachlor
ˈæləˌklɔː
antichlor
ˈæntɪˌklɔː
Bangalore
ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː
catclaw
ˈkætˌklɔː
clapperclaw
ˈklæpəˌklɔː
claw
klɔː
clinochlore
ˈklaɪnəˌklɔː
counselor-at-law
ˌkaʊns ələrətˈlɔː
declaw
diːˈklɔː
explore
ɪkˈsplɔː
first-floor
ˌfɜːstˈflɔː
floor
flɔː
folklore
ˈfəʊkˌlɔː
galore
ɡəˈlɔː
ground-floor
ˌɡraʊndˈflɔː
heptachlor
ˈhɛptəˌklɔː
law
lɔː
lor
lɔː
methoxychlor
məˈθɒksɪˌklɔː
outlaw
ˈaʊtˌlɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEWCLAW

dew-worm
dewan
dewani
Dewar
Dewar flask
dewater
dewaterer
dewax
dewberries
dewberry
dewclawed
dewdrop
Dewey
Dewey Decimal System
dewfall
dewier
dewiest
dewily
dewiness
dewitt

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEWCLAW

barrister-at-law
brother-in-law
court of law
criminal law
daughter-in-law
daughters-in-law
flaw
go to law
heirs-at-law
in-law
international law
maritime law
matter of law
mother-in-law
mothers-in-law
question of law
sister-in-law
son-in-law
sons-in-law
the law

Synonyms and antonyms of dewclaw in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dewclaw» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEWCLAW

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The translations of dewclaw from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dewclaw» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

悬蹄
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dewclaw
570 millions of speakers

English

dewclaw
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

dewclaw
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مخلب أثاري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прибылом пальце
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dewclaw
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

dewclaw
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ergot
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dewclaw
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Afterkralle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

dewclaw
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

dewclaw
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dewclaw
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dewclaw
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

dewclaw
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दवॉक्वे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dewclaw
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dewclaw
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dewclaw
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Зайві пальці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dewclaw
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

dewclaw
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dewclaw
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dewclaw
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dewclaw
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dewclaw

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEWCLAW»

The term «dewclaw» is normally little used and occupies the 117.380 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEWCLAW» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dewclaw

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEWCLAW»

Discover the use of dewclaw in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dewclaw and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Vizslas: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, ...
Dewclaw. Removal. The official breed standards for various dogs, including Vizslas, specify artificially shortened tails and removal of dewclaws. Tail docking originated in past centuries as a way to prevent hunting and sporting dogs from ...
Chris C. Pinney, 1998
2
Atlas of Orthopedic Surgical Procedures of the Dog and Cat
INDICATIONS1–3 Digital amputation is indicated for the treatment of neoplasia, osteomyelitis, nonunion fractures, severe trauma, and severe toe deformities that result in lameness or pain. Dewclaw removal is indicated for cosmesis, and as a  ...
Ann L. Johnson, Dianne Dunning, 2005
3
Rebhun's Diseases of Dairy Cattle
This can be proven by applying a dye to the medial dewclaw and then observing the cow's udder and teats several hours later to see where contact occurs. Medial dewclaw removal is performed bilaterally in calves as a prophylactic measure ...
Thomas J. Divers, Simon Francis Peek, 2008
4
Rudy Dewclaw
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rudy Dewclaw is one of the main characters in Bill Holbrook's online comic strip Kevin and Kell.
Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken, 2010
5
About Dogs:
Back | Home | Up | Next The dog's front dewclaw grows on the side of the foot, above the other four toes but below the rear heelpad. This one is well worn from contact with the ground when the dog is running. A dewclaw is a vestigial digit on  ...
Nicolae Sfetcu, 2014
6
Wherever I Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity, and ...
On our first day in Colorado Springs, I am at my locker getting changed when a familiar voice calls out, “Dewclaw Dickey.” The speaker is Lee Tunnell, the RedHawks' pitching coach and the originator of the nickname. Lee, one of the best ...
R.A. Dickey, 2012
7
Encyclopedia of K9 Terminology:
The Pyrenean Shepherd can have double dewclaws, single dewclaws, or a lack of dewclaws in the rear. As dewclaws are an ancient breed characteristic, allelse being equal, the dog possessingrear dewclawsispreferred. Floating dewclaw.
Edward M. Gilbert, Jr, Patricia H. Gilbert, 2013
8
Not Every Dog Has His Day: The Treatment of Dogs in Australia
Dewclaw. removal. There is no show requirement to remove dewclaws, the first digit of the limbs, but breeds such as Rottweilers traditionally have both pairs removed. In some breeds, the show standard actually demands dewclaws. They are ...
Jane Duckworth, 2009
9
Canine Reproduction and Whelping: A Dog Breeder's Guide
Dewclaw removal is considered a breeder's option in most breeds. If you wish to remove dewclaws, it is probably safer and less traumatic to mom and her babies for you to remove them yourself rather than take the puppies to the veterinary ...
Myra Savant-Harris, 2006
10
Best Hikes with Dogs Western Washington
Because dogs essentially walk on their toes, the dewclaw—the dog's “thumb”— usually dangles uselessly several inches above the ground. The dewclaw can catch on brush, rocks, or other trail obstructions the dog has to navigate over, under, ...
Dan Nelson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEWCLAW»

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Jerry Garcia lived on
Matty was covered in sores, had an abscessed tooth, a torn dewclaw and was in heat. When everything was taken care of, she didn't look very ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
2
Take sensitive Dachshund to a pro for nail clipping
... the clippers, but he fought the muzzle so hard that he got his foot stuck in the strap and broke his dewclaw off. There was blood everywhere. «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jun 15»
3
Local man finds mysterious artifacts, fossils and tracks
Harkins also found a rock bearing several imprints of what appears to be a three-toed animal with a dewclaw. He said the geology department ... «Stephenville Empire-Tribune, Jun 15»
4
Ask a Vet: Removing dewclaw on dog is fairly routine procedure
The dewclaw is the equivalent of our thumb. Most dogs are born with them on their front paws, and some also have one or even two on each ... «CapitalGazette.com, May 15»
5
DuClaw Brewing Co. to enter Ohio market
And it is not an interpretation of Dewclaw, part of a dog's paw. While many breweries at the time were using geographic locations in their name ... «cleveland.com, Apr 15»
6
Goose with frostbitten feet gets wheelchair
“Once the frostbite falls off the base of his foot, he should be fine to push off of it,” she said, adding that there's a goose equivalent of a dewclaw ... «Lewiston Sun Journal, Mar 15»
7
Rare Wild African Dogs Home To England's Port Lympne Reserve
They have large, rounded ears to regulate their body temperature, and they are the only dog species to not have a dewclaw. African wild dogs ... «Headlines & Global News, Feb 15»
8
Japan's Kawakami Dogs: Descended from wolves, adorable as …
... being born without their previously characteristic dewclaw vestigial digit. In 1968, the breed's status as a living national treasure was revoked. «RocketNews24, Jan 15»
9
Q&Amy: Where's the dog park's 'High Four' statue?
Peterson has completed other variations on "High Four," including ones with cropped ears (Greenville's has natural ears) and with the dewclaw ... «Greenville News, Jan 15»
10
Which Dog Breeds Have the Most Toes?
... commonly called the dewclaw, taken off at birth for a cleaner look or to avoid getting it caught on things. This toe is homologous to our thumb, ... «Dog Channel, Jan 15»

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