(transitive, idiomatic) Have a controlling influence over.

plural of claw-hammer coat

(informal) A dress coat.

present participle of show one's claws

simple past tense of show one's claws

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of show one's claws

past participle of show one's claws

To demonstrate one's ability to hurt another. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see show, claw.

(figuratively) Viciously; with all one's strength or power; without holding back.

(figuratively, rare) The means of wild predators to kill.