Clawed: meaning, definitions and examples

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clawed

 

[ klษ”หd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal behavior

The term 'clawed' refers to the action of using claws to grasp, scratch, or tear at something. This behavior is common among animals such as cats, bears, and birds. Claws are specialized, hard structures that are integral to the survival of many species, allowing them to hunt, climb, or defend themselves. The action can indicate aggression or simply be a part of a playful or exploratory behavior.

Synonyms

grasped, gripped, scratched, tore.

Examples of usage

  • The cat clawed the sofa to sharpen its claws.
  • Bears clawed at the tree trunks searching for insects.
  • The eagle clawed at its prey with precision.
  • He watched as the dog clawed its way to the candy bar under the couch.

Translations

Translations of the word "clawed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com garras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค–เฅ‚เคจ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gekralle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertaring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ะบั–ะณั‚ัะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z pazurami

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆชใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec des griffes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con garras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท penรงeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœํ†ฑ์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s drรกpy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s pazรบrmi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰็ˆช็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s krempljami

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me klรณm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ะฝะฐา›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ—แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™ngษ™llษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con garras

Etymology

The word 'clawed' comes from the Old English term 'clawe', which means a claw or a talon. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *klawล, referring to a hooked or pointed structure found on the feet of some animals. These claws have evolved as critical features for various species, aiding in climbing, hunting, and defense. The term has retained its original meaning through the centuries, continuing to describe the physical attributes and actions associated with claws. Over time, the term has been adapted into various forms across different languages while maintaining its core definition related to the sharp, pointed appendages used by many animals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,978, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.