clawed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
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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However, South Africa clawed their way back to triumph - just as their director of rugby Rassie Erasmus had predicted.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
But an extraordinary 90-foot putt from Kupcho on the 17th clawed the Americans back into contention and they headed up the last hole all square.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
The Dodgers clawed back two runs in the seventh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Barclays then clawed back 17.8 million British pounds in awards, or about US$24 million, and the U.K. watchdog Financial Conduct Authority fined and banned him from working in financial services.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
He trailed off, lifting up his clawed feet.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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