claw foot

American  

noun

1. a foot with claws.

2. a representation of the claws of an animal or bird, especially on the foot of a piece of furniture.

3. a pathological distortion of the human foot, consisting chiefly of an abnormally high longitudinal arch.

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Etymology

Origin of claw foot

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Tell DALL-E what you’re looking for — such as “mid-century modern bathroom with claw foot tub and patterned tile” — and use the output as food for thought.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2023

She used the 24-inch medallion as a mantel showcase and the claw foot tub is original to the early 20th century house.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2018

The main bathroom is on the top floor and has dual pedestal wash basins, a claw foot tub, a walk-in rain shower and underfloor heating.

From New York Times • May 6, 2015

An updated claw foot tub sits next to a tiled waterfall shower in one of the large bathrooms.

From Forbes • Jul. 25, 2014

"The claw foot of an old brass lamp was apparently resting on the lamp's power cord...eventually the friction wore through the cord, and one night it shorted and sparked."

From BusinessWeek • Jul. 8, 2010