Meaning & Definition of word "Clawed"

Clawed

/klɔːd/

1. Past tense of claw; to have torn or scratched with a claw.
- Example: The cat clawed at the furniture, leaving deep scratches.
2. To grasp or seize with claws.
- Example: The bird clawed the tree branch as it tried to maintain its balance.
3. To scrape or scratch something with one's nails or claws.
- Example: She clawed at the dirt, desperately looking for her lost ring.

1. Having claws; characterized by the presence of claws.
- Example: The clawed animals in the exhibit fascinated the children.
2. Resembling or using claws to grasp or capture.
- Example: The clawed design of the sculpture caught the attention of many visitors.

Derived from the word 'claw', from Old English 'clawu' meaning 'a hook or claw'.

clawed one's way:

to struggle hard to achieve something

clawed back:

to recover something that was lost

clawed at the door:

to scratch or try to get inside

claw:

A sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal.

clawing:

The action of scratching with claws.

clawed-back:

To recover or reclaim something taken away.

Meaning: To be competitive in a tough situation.

Example Sentence: She really clawed her way through the corporate ladder.

Meaning: To use aggressive tactics to get what you want.

Example Sentence: He clawed for that promotion like it was his last chance.