Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as claw-foot.

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Examples

  • And if the words “claw-footed tub” evoke something visceral, scrabbling and dark, well, fine.

    The Bird House Kelly Simmons 2011

  • 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

  • And if the words “claw-footed tub” evoke something visceral, scrabbling and dark, well, fine.

    The Bird House Kelly Simmons 2011

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Rose-scented candles ringed a wide claw-footed tub in the center.

    Fatal Circle Linda Robertson 2010

  • “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

  • 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

  • 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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