19
talon(noun, tool, nail)
17
scratch(noun, verb, break, cut, touch)
14
rip(verb, cut, split, divide, score)
10
tear(verb, split, divide, score, dig)
10
catch(verb, hold, take, force, appropriate)
10
chela
10
nipper(noun, tool, nail, hook, talon)
10
scrape(verb, touch, physical, using)
9
slash(verb, break, cut, separate, crack)
8
paw(noun, verb, beat, attack, touch)
8
gash(verb, break, cut, separate, crack)
8
lacerate(verb, break, cut, beat, attack)
8
nail(noun, verb, hold, take, force)
7
pincer(noun, tool, nail, hook, talon)
7
scrabble(verb, touch, physical, using)
7
crook(noun, tool, nail, hook)
6
maul(verb, beat, attack, touch, abuse)
6
tentacle(noun, tool, nail, hand, member)
5
grapnel(noun, tool, nail, hook)
5
grappling iron
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