ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
( plural devil's-claws )
1.
a. : unicorn plant
b. : a cat's-claw ( Acacia greggii )
2. : a strong split hook used on a ship to grasp a link of chain cable and act as a stopper ; also : any of several hooked devices (as a grapnel or ice anchor)