claw
noun
a sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird.
clawing
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present participleof claw.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Top decision makers instead closed the probe, the people said, opting for a lighter-touch option: clawing back money the company earned from selling formula through federally funded nutrition programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Georgia winger is as effective as he is mesmerising, taunting opposition with a languid but unstoppable dribbling style, socks at half mast on his calves, defenders clawing at the scorched turf left behind him.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Like a zombie clawing its stiff, cold hand through the dirt of its grave, VHS refuses to die.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Shares of Super Micro Computer were up 5% midday Monday, clawing back some of the losses incurred last week after co-founder Wally Liaw was indicted for alleged export-control violations.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
The skeleton’s fingers were clawing at the brick wall, like he had died trying to get out.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
