Claws 
To dream of claws indicates that you are feeling defenseless and exposed. You believe that you and those around you are in need of security. Think carefully about the consequences before you say or do anything that may offend others.
Paw
To dream of an animal paw symbolizes the necessity of following your instinct and intuition. The dream may also indicate your 'pa,' or father.
Nails
To dream of hammering nails represents strength and ability in negotiations. The wisecrack, 'getting nailed,' may mean getting caught or suggest sexuality. On the other hand, the phrase 'hitting the nail on the head' means taking full control of a situation.
To notice nails in your dream suggests tiresome labor for insufficient salary.
To see crooked, broken, and corroded nails in your dream means disease or business failure.
A dream involving a scene where you actually hurt yourself with a nail suggests the need to be cautious and tactful in communicating with others.
*See Fingernails.
Woodpecker
To dream of a woodpecker is a representation that some part of your walking life has been overlooked. The woodpecker represents diligence and industry.
Fingernails
To dream that your fingernails break indicates that you are struggling to stay away from some circumstance or responsibility.
To dream that you are polishing your fingernails represents beauty.
To dream that you are chewing your fingernails suggests that there is a situation you feel is beyond your ability to deal with. You don't know how to handle this circumstance.
To dream that your fingernails are growing quickly indicates your wish to connect with someone. You would like to reach out to others in some way.
To dream that a man has long red fingernails indicates that he is connected to his emotions and is sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. This dream may also represent sexual desires and sensuality.
Acrylic Nails
To dream of having your nails polished could represent your desire for style and charisma. If the nail snaps, you may be attempting to stay away from a situation or duty.
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