ἐχμάζω
From LSJ
ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws
English (LSJ)
A hold fast, hinder, Eust.904.4, Sch.E.Or.265, Hsch.; cf. ὀχμάζω.