clawing

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English

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Noun

clawing noun

A scratch with the claws.

Verb

clawing verb

To scratch or to tear at.
To use the claws to seize, to grip.
To use the claws to climb.
To perform a claw catch.

Adjective

clawing adjective

Causing a visceral sensation of panic or terror.“clawing fear”

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Synonyms

unguis chela pincer nipper hook clapper scritching scratching scrabbling scritch pawing clacking ratching clambering clamoring scrawk

Rhymes

drawing baaing seesawing line drawing withdrawing outlawing tawing wash drawing flawing schematic drawing

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