clawed

American

[klawd] / klɔd /

adjective

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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Hallgrimsson's side could have been out of sight but for the post which denied Jason Molumby in the second period and Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar who clawed away a Parrott header.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

While it clawed back a substantial part of those losses Thursday, rising 9.6 percent, observers remained cautious.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Many of those stocks soon after clawed back much of their losses, leaving some investors to describe the market as trigger-happy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

As if preparing herself to depart, she raised one clawed, two-toed foot.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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