Clawing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
clawing
[ หklษหษชล ]
physical action
Clawing refers to the action of using the claws or any sharp, pointed object to scratch, scrape, or grasp something. This term is often associated with animals, particularly those with sharp claws, such as cats or birds, as they use this movement to catch prey or defend themselves. In a more abstract sense, clawing can imply a desperate or forceful attempt to achieve something, like clawing one's way to the top in a competitive environment.
Synonyms
clutching, grasping, scraping, scratching
Examples of usage
- The cat was clawing at the furniture.
- He was clawing through the crowd to get to the front.
- The bird was clawing at the ground to find insects.
Translations
Translations of the word "clawing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น garras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Kratzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ cakar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะณะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ szpon
๐ฏ๐ต ็ช
๐ซ๐ท griffe
๐ช๐ธ garras
๐น๐ท penรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ drรกp
๐ธ๐ฐ paลพerรกk
๐จ๐ณ ็ชๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ kraj
๐ฎ๐ธ klรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แฉแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dฤฑrnaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ garra
Etymology
The word 'claw' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'clawe' which means 'a claw or the hand of a bird'. This term is linguistically related to similar words in other Germanic languages, highlighting the concept of a sharp, hooked appendage. The evolution of the word has retained its core meaning throughout history, often illustrating the natural features of certain animals and their behaviors. Over time, 'clawing' has developed metaphorical meanings in various contexts, symbolizing struggle or ambition, as in clawing one's way up the social ladder. This expansion of meaning reflects the inherent characteristics of claws as tools for both survival and ambition.