clause / claws [klɔ:z]
clause – n. – 1. (grammar) a distinct part of a sentence including a subject and predicate; 2. a simple statement in an accord, law bill, contract or insurance policy
claws – n. & v. – n. – 1. pl. of claw – pointed, horny nails on an animal’s or bird’s foot; 2. the pincers of a shellfish; 3. a device for grappling and holding; v. – 1. scratch, tear or pull as with claws; 2. proceed by or as if by using claws; 3. make by or as if by clawing; 4. (Naut.) boat to windward