: a foot (as on a bathtub or piece of furniture) in the shape of a claw

Examples of claw-foot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bathrooms have claw-foot tubs and thick towels, while suites are furnished with antique side tables, soft carpets and working fireplaces. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The 17 rooms are all individually designed, featuring luxurious touches like fireplaces, vintage decor, and deep, claw-foot soaking tubs. Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024 Depending on the particular unit, many offer claw-foot soaking tubs, cozy fireplaces, private terraces, and outside fire pits with private terraces and views of the Toronto Reservoir. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 On the top floor is the primary suite, featuring custom closets and a primary bath with dual vanities, steam shower and a claw-foot tub. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024 There are crown moldings and an original free-standing claw-foot bathtub from 1876. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024 Set on 32 acres just outside India’s Pink City, the property’s address promises serenity — as does the 18th-century on-site temple and accommodations, which range from elegant rooms to spacious villas with private pools to glamping tents with claw-foot tubs. Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Conestoga Ranch also has glamping tents, with the Joshua Tree Royal Tent Suite being the grandest of them all; it is situated on top of a private hilltop and has a claw-foot soaking tub, campfire patio and gorgeous views of Bear Lake. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Apr. 2024 Most of the bedrooms and baths are on the second floor, including one bedroom with a fireplace and one bathroom that’s updated in a vintage style that includes a claw-foot tub and a two-legged pedestal sink. Mark David, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of claw-foot was in 1792

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“Claw-foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claw-foot. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

claw foot

noun
: a deformity of the foot characterized by an exaggerated curvature of the longitudinal arch
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