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clawed

American  
[klawd] / klɔd /

adjective

  1. having claws (sometimes used in combination).

    sharp-clawed.

Other Word Forms

  • unclawed adjective

Etymology

Origin of clawed

First recorded in 1250–1300, clawed is from the Middle English word claued. See claw, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Clare clawed at the passing trees, scrabbling for something—anything— to break his momentum.

From Literature

Super Micro’s stock clawed back some ground Monday as the market bounced on the latest Iran war development.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the Lancers clawed back to within five points, the gap only widened from there.

From Los Angeles Times

It landed on the floor beside the cot where I clawed for it and gnawed it greedily.

From Literature

The bear had clawed the bark at least two days before.

From Literature

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