Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Same as
claw-foot .
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Examples
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And if the words “claw-footed tub” evoke something visceral, scrabbling and dark, well, fine.
The Bird House Kelly Simmons 2011
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Aleesa looked around the room, checking out the white, claw-footed bathtub filled nearly to the rim with colorful, marble-sized balls standing against a black background in one corner, and in the other, a beautiful mahogany chair with heart-shaped back, placed on a white fur carpet in front of sheer drapes.
I.O.U. Elle 2011
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And if the words “claw-footed tub” evoke something visceral, scrabbling and dark, well, fine.
The Bird House Kelly Simmons 2011
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Aleesa looked around the room, checking out the white, claw-footed bathtub filled nearly to the rim with colorful, marble-sized balls standing against a black background in one corner, and in the other, a beautiful mahogany chair with heart-shaped back, placed on a white fur carpet in front of sheer drapes.
I.O.U. Elle 2011
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It was claw-footed and was covered with all manner of books and pamphlets in every conceivable language.
The Dragon’s Apprentice James A. Owen 2010
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It was decorated in the same quaint style as the bathroom downstairs, only instead of the little claw-footed tub, this room had a double shower and a Jacuzzi tub big enough for a swim team.
Unspeakable Laura Griffin 2010
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Rose-scented candles ringed a wide claw-footed tub in the center.
Fatal Circle Linda Robertson 2010
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“I wish you had one of those big, old claw-footed tubs we could splash around in, then just soak until we turned all wrinkly.”
Captured by Moonlight Nancy Gideon 2010
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It was decorated in the same quaint style as the bathroom downstairs, only instead of the little claw-footed tub, this room had a double shower and a Jacuzzi tub big enough for a swim team.
Unspeakable Laura Griffin 2010
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And the bathtub was an old iron claw-footed number, the enamel barely chipped, and she smiled as soon as she saw it.
Songs of Love & Death George R. R. Martin 2010
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