A hand pose imitating claws.

Stereotypically the hands are held up near the face, with the fingers arched and curled inwards.

Usually an imitation of animal behavior. More rarely, it may be part of a fighting stance, or an intent to grab.

Examples

Single claw pose

Both hands

See also

• Ghost pose (hands limp)
• Paw pose (hands closed in loose)
• Zombie pose (arms straight, hands limp)
• Groping motion
• Tag group:Gestures

The following tags implicate this tag: single_claw_pose (learn more).

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