clawed
Americanadjective
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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One young swan had tried to fly onto his shoulder, scratching at his skin with clawed, webbed feet.
From Literature
Opener Pathum Nissanka got to 50 from 24 balls but picked out the fielder in the deep from his 25th and England gradually clawed the hosts back.
From BBC
Churro kicked and clawed inside Natalie’s hoodie, and she quickly unzipped it and pulled him out where he could breathe.
From Literature
It finally clawed its way up a tree in front of the library, and the librarian, Miss Graebner, called the fire department to come and get it down.
From Literature
Something clawed in her stomach, roaring with hunger for it.
From Literature
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