Clawed

/klɔːd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of claw; to have torn or scratched with a claw.

The cat clawed at the furniture, leaving deep scratches.

To grasp or seize with claws.

The bird clawed the tree branch as it tried to maintain its balance.

To scrape or scratch something with one's nails or claws.

She clawed at the dirt, desperately looking for her lost ring.

adjective

Having claws; characterized by the presence of claws.

The clawed animals in the exhibit fascinated the children.

Resembling or using claws to grasp or capture.

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.

To be competitive in a tough situation.

She really clawed her way through the corporate ladder.

To use aggressive tactics to get what you want.

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