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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Chipmakers SK hynix and Samsung led the charge as they clawed back the losses sustained in a sector-wide global rout from the end of June and through July that wiped trillions of dollars off valuations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Kerry clawed their way back and sat just two points down as they chased a late leveller, but they failed to strike before Tommy Conroy's score capped a famous win for Mayo.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
A clawed caper at the Santa Monica Pier went awry despite “sophisticated” attempts by suspects to get away with poaching roughly three dozen spiny lobsters, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Williams clawed back a few times when she looked good and cooked, and when she did that, she let out a signature Serena “Come on!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
But no sooner had I looked at it than one of the lechuzas clawed it out of my hand.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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