The dog's sharp claws scratched the ground as it ran.

Meaning: This sentence describes the dog's claws making marks on the ground as it runs.

Choice of Words: Claws are the sharp, curved nails on an animal's toes. Sharp means having a thin edge that can cut or pierce. Scratched means to make marks on a surface by scraping it with something sharp.

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• The cat's sharp claws scratched the tree trunk.
• The cat scratched the dog's nose with its sharp claws.
• The fox's sharp claws scratched the tree.
• The cat scratched the furniture with its sharp claws.
• The cat's claws scratched the furniture.
• Cat scratched post, sharpened claws.
• Claws scratched post, making marks.
• Cat scratched the furniture with its claws.
• Cat scratched post to sharpen claws.
• Cat scratched post sharpening claws.